Phishing Frenzy: European Manufacturers Hit by Cloud Credential Heist!
A phishing campaign targeting 20,000 European manufacturing employees sought Microsoft credentials to access Azure cloud environments. Using fake DocuSign PDFs and bogus Outlook login pages, cyberattackers targeted automotive, chemical, and industrial companies in the UK, France, and Germany. The phishing campaign highlights a shift toward ambitious cloud attacks.
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals are taking a leaf out of a James Bond script, trading in their Aston Martins for cloud hacking. While the rest of us are trying to remember our Netflix passwords, these cyber baddies are busy pulling off phishing heists worthy of an Oscar!
Key Points:
- 20,000 employees from European manufacturing companies were targeted by a phishing campaign.
- The phishing attack aimed to steal Microsoft credentials to access enterprise Azure cloud environments.
- The attackers used DocuSign-enabled PDFs and HubSpot Free Forms with poorly written content to lure victims.
- Fake Microsoft Outlook login pages were set up to harvest credentials, complete with the victims’ brand names.
- Established persistence by registering their own devices to the compromised accounts to avoid detection.
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