Hackers Hijack Accounts: TeamFiltration Tool Abused in Massive Cyber Attack on Entra ID Users
In a plot twist worthy of a cybercrime sitcom, an account takeover campaign is using the TeamFiltration pentesting tool to target Entra ID users, Proofpoint warns. This campaign, SneakyStrike, cleverly combines Microsoft Teams API and AWS servers for password spraying, leaving users wondering if their accounts are the latest sitcom guest stars.
Hot Take:
Ah, the irony of cybersecurity tools! Designed to defend, but oh-so-easily flipped to the dark side. It’s like handing a burglar a high-tech lockpick kit and being surprised when your house gets robbed. Who would’ve thought that a tool meant for ethical hacking would be hijacked for a nefarious joyride through corporate clouds? TeamFiltration has gone from a responsible adult to a rebellious teen overnight, thanks to some sneaky cyber bad guys. Next up: creating a tool that only works for the good guys. Anyone?
Key Points:
- TeamFiltration, a pentesting tool, is being used for large-scale account takeovers.
- The campaign, known as UNK_SneakyStrike, targets Entra ID users.
- Microsoft Teams API and AWS servers are leveraged for password spraying.
- The attackers focus on smaller cloud tenants but target fewer users in larger ones.
- Most attacks originate from AWS infrastructure in the US, Ireland, and the UK.