Phishing Frenzy: ADFS Attackers Outwit MFA in Sneaky Credential Heist

Beware of sneaky cybercriminals targeting Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services users with spoofed login pages. They’re not just phishing for credentials but also bypassing multi-factor authentication. With over 150 organizations hit, especially in education, this is no ordinary phishing expedition—it’s a cleverly disguised credential heist!

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In a world where “Phishing” has become a legitimate career path, hackers have now graduated with honors in Spoofology. Their latest thesis? Making you believe you’re logging into your company’s portal while they’re actually logging into your soul. Who knew MFA stood for “Mostly Fooling Around” with your security?

Key Points:

  • New phishing scam targets Microsoft ADFS users with spoofed login pages.
  • Attackers bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using advanced social engineering.
  • Over 150 organizations have been targeted, with education as the primary victim.
  • Phishing pages are tailored to mimic legitimate portals based on each organization’s MFA setup.
  • Scam involves credential harvesting and potential financial fraud.

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