Between April 2024 and April 2025, Microsoft successfully thwarted $4 billion in fraud attempts, showcasing the tech giant’s growing investment in combating cyber threats. With 1.6 million bot signup attempts blocked every hour and 49,000 fraudulent partnership enrollments rejected, Microsoft is leveraging AI and machine learning to shield users from increasingly sophisticated scams.
Its latest Cyber Signals report highlights how fraudsters now use AI tools to create deepfakes, clone voices, launch fake e-commerce sites, and even simulate job interviews—turning everyday digital interactions into potential fraud risks. To combat this, Microsoft has reinforced defenses across its platforms. From advanced scam blockers in Edge to AI-powered fraud detection on LinkedIn and enhanced security in Quick Assist, Microsoft is making its products “Fraud-resistant by Design.”
According to Corporate VP Kelly Bissell, “We must share cybercrime information and educate the public. AI gives us a real chance to fight back at scale.” Through ongoing innovation and partnerships like the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), Microsoft is setting a new global standard for cybersecurity in the AI era.
