Bing Ads Exploited in Azure Tech Support Scam Targeting Multiple Sectors

Bing Ads Exploited in Azure Tech Support Scam Targeting Multiple Sectors

First seen 10 Feb 2026, 20:33 UTC GbhackersCybersecuritynewsEsecurityplanetCyberpress 24.3

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A tech support scam campaign has been launched, utilizing Bing advertisements to mislead users to fraudulent sites hosted on Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. This operation has impacted 48 organizations across various sectors in the United States, including healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, beginning on February 2, 2026.

Timeline

2026-02-02
Tech support scam campaign began using Bing ads
2026-02-10
Articles published detailing the scam and its impact