In today’s digital workplace, file-sharing platforms like Microsoft SharePoint and Dropbox have become essential tools for collaboration. But cybercriminals are increasingly taking advantage of their familiarity and trusted branding to launch sophisticated phishing scams aimed at compromising business data.

Impress IT Solutions, a West Houston-based IT and cybersecurity provider, is raising the alarm about a surge in these scams targeting small and mid-sized companies.

“We’re seeing a major uptick in phishing emails that look like legitimate SharePoint or Dropbox notifications,” says the cybersecurity team at Impress. “These scams are deceiving employees, stealing credentials, and in some cases, spreading malware.”

How the Scam Works

Here’s the typical flow of a SharePoint or Dropbox scam:

  1. You receive an email that looks like it’s from a coworker or vendor. It says you’ve been shared a file on SharePoint or Dropbox.
  2. The email includes official-looking branding and a link to “View Document.”
  3. When you click the link, you’re taken to a fake login page that mimics Microsoft 365 or Dropbox.
  4. Once you enter your credentials, the attacker steals your login info, which they use to access your real accounts—or to send more scam emails using your identity.

Some scams go a step further by embedding malware into the shared file or by asking you to enable macros in a fake document—putting your entire system at risk.

Why West Houston Businesses Are Being Targeted

“These scams aren’t random,” says Impress IT Solutions. “Attackers often research companies and spoof names of employees or clients to make the emails more convincing.”

Local businesses in West Houston—especially in construction, legal, and professional services—are increasingly targeted due to their heavy reliance on document sharing and cloud collaboration tools.

Attackers know these industries work with contracts, invoices, and shared documents daily—making them ideal bait.

Red Flags to Watch For

Impress IT Solutions recommends being on the lookout for:

  • Unexpected file-sharing emails, especially from unfamiliar contacts, BUT we are seeing that these are likely to come from a known contact as this is how it spreads.
  • Urgent subject lines like “Please review ASAP” or “Time-sensitive document”
  • Slight misspellings in email addresses or domain names
  • Fake login pages that ask for your Microsoft 365 or Dropbox credentials
  • Emails that ask you to “Enable Content” or “Enable Macros”

How Impress IT Solutions Protects Against These Scams

Impress IT Solutions helps West Houston businesses detect and stop phishing threats before they cause damage. Their cybersecurity services include:

✅ Advanced email filtering to block phishing emails
✅ Link and attachment scanning to catch dangerous files
✅ Security awareness training for employees
✅ Multi-factor authentication (MFA) setup for Microsoft 365 and Dropbox
✅ Threat monitoring and incident response

“SharePoint and Dropbox aren’t the problem—it’s how cybercriminals are abusing the trust we place in them,” says the team at Impress. “Our job is to help companies stay one step ahead.”

Final Advice: Trust, But Verify

If you receive a file-sharing email and something feels off, don’t click. Contact the sender directly through another channel to verify the document is real.

And if you’re not sure your systems are protected, Impress IT Solutions offers complimentary cybersecurity assessments for businesses in West Houston.

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