HTTP Hijinks: Microsoft 365 Under Siege by Crafty Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are getting crafty, using legitimate HTTP client tools for Microsoft 365 account takeovers. Axios HTTP client attacks boast a 43% success rate, bypassing multi-factor authentication with ease. Meanwhile, Node Fetch brute-force attacks spray passwords like confetti but hit the mark just 2% of the time. Who knew hacking could be so… hit or miss?
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals have mastered the art of using everyday HTTP clients for chaos, turning your trusty web tools into the Swiss Army knives of mischief! These digital pranksters are so crafty, they might just be the next MacGyver of the cyber world, except they’re not saving the day… they’re definitely ruining it.
Key Points:
- 78% of Microsoft 365 tenants faced account takeover (ATO) attempts using HTTP clients in 2024.
- Attackers are leveraging common HTTP client tools for brute-force and AiTM attacks.
- Axios HTTP client boasts a 43% success rate in bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Node Fetch client led to 13 million login attempts, focusing on the education sector.
- Cybercriminals are targeting weaker security in student accounts.
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