FIDO Fail: How PoisonSeed’s Sneaky Phishing Tactic Outsmarted Secure Logins
Beware FIDO key users! Cybersecurity researchers reveal a new attack, exploiting cross-device sign-in to bypass protections. By manipulating this feature, attackers trick users into granting access through spoofed login portals. Remember, just because your FIDO key is secure doesn’t mean that QR code is your friend!
Hot Take:
In the grand game of cybersecurity chess, it seems like the bad guys have just pulled off a sneaky move that would make even the most stoic grandmaster raise an eyebrow. Imagine finding out your supposedly un-phishable FIDO key has just been phished—by a QR code, no less! It’s like realizing that your secret weapon is only as effective as your opponent’s ability to turn it against you. Oh, the drama!
Key Points:
– Researchers have identified a novel phishing attack exploiting cross-device sign-in features of FIDO keys.
– The attack involves spoofed login portals to trick users into authenticating malicious sessions.
– This technique, observed by Expel, has been linked to a threat actor named PoisonSeed.
– Attackers are leveraging CRM tools and bulk email providers to spread phishing emails.
– Organizations are advised to enhance security by enforcing device verification and monitoring unusual login activities.