portal[.]microsoft
“Sign in to your account”
2/91 VT
OTX: 2 pulses
Active threat
May 03, 2026
Microsoft
Credential Phishing
US
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US
+ more
76
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Analysis indicates that the domain portal[.]Microsoft is currently active and being used in a high‑risk phishing operation. The site returns an HTTP 301 status code, which suggests that visitors are being redirected to another location, a technique commonly employed to obscure the final malicious payload. The domain is registered through MarkMonitor Inc., a registrar frequently associated with legitimate brand‑owner registrations, but its use here is inconsistent with typical MarkMonitor clientele. VirusTotal scans have recorded detections from two of ninety‑one security vendors, providing independent confirmation that malicious content is present.
Additionally, the domain appears on one external security blocklist and has been explicitly blocked by the PhishDestroy filtering service, reinforcing the assessment of malicious intent. Infrastructure analysis reveals that the authoritative name servers are ns1-02.azure-dns.com, ns2-02.azure-dns.net, ns3-02.azure-dns.org, and ns4-02 (truncated), all part of Microsoft Azure DNS infrastructure. The reliance on Azure DNS does not by itself indicate benign activity, but it demonstrates that the operators have chosen a reputable hosting environment to increase perceived legitimacy and reduce the likelihood of early takedown.
Given the combination of redirection behavior, partial detection by security vendors, inclusion on blocklists, and the high‑risk classification, defenders should treat traffic to portal[.]microsoft as malicious. Recommended mitigations include adding the domain to network and endpoint allow‑list exclusions, configuring web proxies or secure web gateways to block HTTP requests to the domain, and monitoring DNS queries for the listed Azure name servers. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised, as additional detections or changes in hosting may emerge.
Additionally, the domain appears on one external security blocklist and has been explicitly blocked by the PhishDestroy filtering service, reinforcing the assessment of malicious intent. Infrastructure analysis reveals that the authoritative name servers are ns1-02.azure-dns.com, ns2-02.azure-dns.net, ns3-02.azure-dns.org, and ns4-02 (truncated), all part of Microsoft Azure DNS infrastructure. The reliance on Azure DNS does not by itself indicate benign activity, but it demonstrates that the operators have chosen a reputable hosting environment to increase perceived legitimacy and reduce the likelihood of early takedown.
Given the combination of redirection behavior, partial detection by security vendors, inclusion on blocklists, and the high‑risk classification, defenders should treat traffic to portal[.]microsoft as malicious. Recommended mitigations include adding the domain to network and endpoint allow‑list exclusions, configuring web proxies or secure web gateways to block HTTP requests to the domain, and monitoring DNS queries for the listed Azure name servers. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised, as additional detections or changes in hosting may emerge.
VirusTotal
2 det.
OTX AlienVault
SSL
Microsoft Corporation
Observed status
Active threat 301
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
2 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 86d
WHOIS
not parsed
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
8/10
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainportal.microsoft
Registrar
MarkMonitor
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedMay 03, 2026
Nameservers["ns1-02.azure-dns.com","ns2-02.azure-dns.net","ns3-02.azure-dns.org","ns4-02.azure-dns.info"]
TLS Fingerprint6518b5cda46d825d26a3d988aeaa6403b685f15c…
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
MarkMonitor Inc.
Microsoft
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 1 identified
HSTS
Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) informs browsers that the site should only be accessed using HTTPS.
www.rfc-editor.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
2 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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Chong Lua Dao
SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of portal.microsoft · checked Jul 27, 2026
55
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
5.04s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
6.5s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.092
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
265ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
6.35s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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About This Report: portal.microsoft
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
The site displays a page titled “Sign in to your account”, which may be designed to impersonate Microsoft.
portal.microsoft has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of July 28, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with portal.microsoft — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
portal.microsoft) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics