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May 21, 2026 at 11:42 TechCrunch

Scammers are abusing an official Microsoft email address to send spam

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine acc...

May 21, 2026 at 11:42 TechCrunch

Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine acc...

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TechCrunch May 21, 2026 at 11:42 Startups
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Scammers are abusing an official Microsoft email address to send spam

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

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Fresh coverage with immediate momentum.

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Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing

Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.

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TechCrunch May 21, 2026 at 06:00 Startups
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Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams

The company said its plans will range from 1 GB over 7 days to 20 GB over 30 days. Initially, the launch will make the eSIM product available in 29 countries.

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