Subj : Microsoft 365 users targeted by major new phishing operation - he
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Date : Tue Nov 11 2025 19:30:08

Microsoft 365 users targeted by major new phishing operation - here's how to 
stay safe

Date:
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:27:00 +0000

Description:
Experts warn the barrier for entry into phishing has lowered even further, 
raising the stakes for cyber-defenders.

FULL STORY
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Route Redirect automates phishing, spoofing brands and bypassing email 
security tools It detects bots vs. humans, redirecting real users to 
credential theft pages Over 1,000 domains host it; 76% of victims are in the 
US, per KnowBe4 

A new phishing platform called Quantum Route Redirect is making targeting 
Microsoft 365 users all around the world dramatically simpler, experts from 
KnowBe4 have warned. 

In its report, the researchers said Quantum Route Redirect can automate 
phishing campaigns that previously required significant technical skill. 

It enables attackers to launch large-scale credential theft operations, while 
spoofing major companies such as DocuSign, or send fake payroll, payment 
notices, and voicemail alerts. QR code-based quishing attacks are also 
available on the platform. Targeting the US 

One of Quantum Route Redirects key advantages is its ability to automatically 
detect whether a visitor is a bot or a human. 

When security tools like email scanners click the links, they are redirected 
to safe, legitimate websites, making the phishing email appear harmless. Real 
users, however, are silently redirected to credential-harvesting pages. 

This automation helps hackers bypass layers of defense such as Microsoft 
Exchange Online Protection, secure email gateways, and even integrated cloud 
email security solutions. 

The platform also comes with a dashboard for managing redirects, monitoring 
victim traffic, and viewing analytics. It includes features such as browser 
fingerprinting, VPN /proxy detection, and real-time statistics, effectively 
lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. 

KnowBe4 researchers have identified roughly 1,000 domains currently hosting 
the tool, warning that its spreading like wildfire, and attacks leveraging it 
have compromised victims in 90 countries, with the United States accounting 
for 76% of affected users. 

Experts warn that Quantum Route Redirect democratizes phishing by removing 
technical complexity and could mark a new era of accessible cybercrime. To 
defend against it, organizations are urged to combine advanced email security 
tools with user awareness training, sandboxing, and rapid response procedures 
for credential compromise. 

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