Phishing Fiasco: Storm-2372’s Sneaky Device Code Scam Exposed!
Russian-linked hackers Storm-2372 have been phishing for login tokens since August 2024 using a crafty technique called device code phishing. This sneaky method tricks users into logging into apps, handing over their login tokens like candy at Halloween. Microsoft warns they’re targeting governments, NGOs, and industries across the globe.
Hot Take:
STORM-2372 is back at it again, and this time they’re using device code phishing to swipe login tokens like it’s going out of style. Who knew phishing could be so high-tech and sneaky? Maybe they should rename themselves to ‘Storm-Chasers’ because they’re certainly chasing down a storm of passwords!
Key Points:
- Storm-2372, likely Russian-linked, has been active since August 2024.
- The group uses device code phishing to capture login tokens from various sectors.
- Targets include governments, NGOs, IT, defense, telecom, and more.
- Microsoft suggests blocking device code flow and enabling MFA as countermeasures.
- Storm-2372 shifts tactics by using Microsoft Authentication Broker client IDs.
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