aiqbench analysis
This incident highlights a critical vulnerability in identity-centric security where attackers bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) by relaying authentication tokens through adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks. The primary risk for AI and quantum infrastructure lies in the reliance on session-based trust models, which can be compromised without malware if users are tricked into authenticating to a spoofed interface. Organizations must recognize that MFA alone is insufficient against sophisticated phishing campaigns that leverage legitimate login flows to hijack access to sensitive systems.
Hackers Bypass Microsoft 365 MFA and Hijack Finance Mailbox to Steal Payments

A single phishing email was enough to give attackers access to a finance employee’s Microsoft 365 account and redirect vendor payments. The incident shows how criminals can bypass multi-factor authentication without installing malware or breaking into a company device. The attackers used a targeted HR-themed message that claimed a paid-time-off request had been denied. The […] The post Hackers Bypass Microsoft 365 MFA and Hijack Finance Mailbox to Steal Payments appeared first on Cyber Security News.
A single phishing email was enough to give attackers access to a finance employee’s Microsoft 365 account and redirect vendor payments. The incident shows how criminals can bypass multi-factor authentication without installing malware or breaking into a company device. The attackers used a targeted HR-themed message that claimed a paid-time-off request had been denied. The email directed the recipient to review “conflicting dates,” but the link led through several redirects to a fake Microsoft 365 sign-in page designed to capture an…
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