Security
Are collaboration tools a new frontline for fraud?
Collaboration tools have become targets for cybercriminals, who exploit their convenience to impersonate colleagues and trick users.
03 November 2025
If you work in an office, you probably use collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack and Google Workspace every day. But the convenience and familiarity offered by these tools, and the urgency that often comes with these communication channels, have made collaboration platforms a hunting ground for cybercriminals.
By impersonating work colleagues, attackers can exploit the trust built into these environments to trick users into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, or approving fraudulent requests. Mimecast’s ‘State of Human Risk 2025’ report says that 44% of respondents have seen an increase in threats targeting collaboration tools over the past year. And 79% believe these platforms introduce new risks and security gaps that should be addressed, while 67% say the built-in security features in these tools fall short of their needs.
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