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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.
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Hackers Bypass Microsoft 365 MFA and Hijack Finance Mailbox to Steal Payments

Cybersecurity News4 min read

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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