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The attacks blocked by Microsoft 365 Defender weren't random — they were crafted specifically to target V-Greens employees by name and company. Here are the tactics they used:
Impersonating HR with fake agreements — Subject: "Signature Required – 2026 Employee Agreement" sent to multiple employees. Designed to create panic that your contract needs signing urgently.
Using your name directly — Emails addressed to "Stefan, perhaps you can help" and "Maximilian, perhaps you can help" — attackers research employee names from LinkedIn or company websites.
Fake business acquisition emails — Subject: "Offer to Purchase V Green Solution Private Limited" — targeting management by pretending to be a serious business buyer to get a response.
Account lockout scare — Subject: "Portal Access: Don't Get Locked Out" and "Action Needed: We recommend you re-activate mailbox" — designed to make you click immediately out of fear of losing access.
Fake investment / partnership requests — Subjects referencing Düsseldorf meetings, plant grower co-creation, and jewellery investment — designed to look like legitimate business opportunities.
🎯 These are not generic spam. Attackers researched V-Greens, found employee names, and crafted emails designed specifically to fool your colleagues. Several used the exact company name "V Green Solution Private Limited."
Knowledge check
An email arrives addressed to you personally: "Stefan, perhaps you can help — we need your input urgently." What does the use of your name most likely indicate?