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Case Study: Suspicious email meeting invite to an outdated distribution list

On December 15 at 10:07 a.m., our team was alerted to a suspicious email sent to a client of ours from a vendor they hadn't used in a while, but it was not unfamiliar. The message contained a malicious link designed to prompt the recipient to enter their login credentials an all too common tactic used in phishing attempts. After the email was opened, it triggered an automated response that generated a meeting invitation. This invite was unintentionally sent to several us

pvisupport

Jan 61 min read

2026 is almost here: do you know where your security posture stands?

Curious about where your company's security posture stands, or do you already know that you are ready to take your cybersecurity to the next level? Great news, Provision Infotech's Risk Analysis assessments can provide a clear view of your current security posture, and any potential points of failure. With actionable insights and prioritized recommendations, you’ll have a roadmap to strengthen defenses and reduce exposure. Head to the "Our Services" tab to see how our solutio

kellybridges7

Dec 11, 20251 min read

How a Familiar Name Almost Led to a Costly Click: Breaking Down a Recent Phishing Attempt

Earlier this month, our team received an alert about suspicious activity detected in one of our client's user accounts. What unfolded was a textbook example of how even the most vigilant employees can be caught off-guard when a phishing email looks just familiar enough. What Happened? This user had received what appeared to be a legitimate message from a vendor she regularly orders supplies from. The email referenced an outstanding balance and included an attached Excel file,

pvisupport

Dec 3, 20252 min read

Case Study: A Microsoft Teams Call Impersonating IT Help Desk Personnel

Quick Thinking Foils a Black Basta-Inspired Teams Phishing Attempt On November 6th , 2025 our security partner Arctic Wolf alerted us to a suspicious incident affecting several of our client's user accounts. Shortly after, seven employees reported receiving an unusual Microsoft Teams message, immediately followed by a call . Based on the tactics observed, we suspect the threat actors were linked to or imitating the Black Basta ransomware group a known cybercrime operation

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Nov 13, 20252 min read