Phishing Fail: 'rnicrosoft.com' Typo Instead of Microsoft
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Password Reset Request
Microsoft noreply@rnicrosoft.com
Overview
The image is a screenshot of a purported 'Password Reset Request' email, seemingly designed to mimic a legitimate Microsoft communication. The critical detail is a typo in the sender's domain: 'rnicrosoft.com' (using 'rn' instead of 'm' to approximate 'Microsoft'). A blue circle and line annotation explicitly highlights this error, emphasizing the poor attempt at disguising the fake domain. The Microsoft logo is partially visible in the bottom right, reinforcing the spoofed brand.
Origin notes
Originating from 9Gag, this content is a user-created meme. It likely involves a screenshot of a (real or fabricated) phishing email, edited with simple annotations (blue circle and line) to draw attention to the domain typo. The image is circulated on 9Gag as humorous commentary on low-effort phishing scams with obvious spelling mistakes.
