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It’s not unique to Microsoft either.
Even Xbox isn’t safe.
@OllieNorris offers a glimpse at the spampocalypse.
Anyone else getting lots of these messages like this on Xbox?
@XboxSupport helps us out!
I have an extra $15 Xbox code that I don’t need if you want it.
Head to Xbox’s account privacy settings, select your user, head down to “Others can” section, and block messages from “everyone” to prevent incoming spam.
Microsoft’s link-screening tech will automatically block most scam links.
I haven’t seen many of these types of messages on my end.
It is irritating when they get through, though.
you’re able to do this by signing into your Microsoft account over here onXbox’s account website.
The internet in general has a spam problem.
you’re free to see it on any social media platform you use.
It starts with annoying messages, but potentially leads to phishing links, viruses, and later, misinformation.
How do you prove someone is a human on the internet?
Xbox internet messages is a microcosm, but it’s a small slice of a much bigger global problem.
In the age of AI, the problem will only get worse, most likely.
