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Microsoft Credits Multifactor Authentication in Blocking Second-Stage Phishing Attacks

https://redmondmag.com/articles/2022/02/04/microsoft-credits-multifactor-authentication-in-blocking-attacks.aspx

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MFA is the use of a secondary means of verifying the identity of someone trying to access a network, beyond just a user name and password. Attackers are now taking advantage of networks not using MFA to use stolen credentials to join the victim's network, setting the stage for further phishing attempts. This scheme is labeled "evolved phishing" by Microsoft.

"Evolved Phishing"
Attackers first try to steal credentials in an initial phishing attack in order to gain account privileges on a network. Once on the network, secondary phishing attacks begin. Attackers with e-mail account access can then send "intra-organizational emails" and external mails, extending the campaign.
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