Report: One Million Phishing-as-a-Service Attacks in Two Months Highlight a Fast-Evolving Threat

Summary: This content outlines how to recognize PhaaS (Phishing-as-a-Service) attacks, specifically focusing on detecting suspicious login pages and multi-factor authentication (MFA) anomalies. It emphasizes the importance of advanced email security solutions and employee training to combat these sophisticated threats. Additionally, it highlights the need for strong authentication measures to protect against credential theft and other cyber risks.

Affected: Organizations susceptible to phishing attacks and credential theft

Keypoints :

• Be cautious if login pages feature a “.ru” top-level domain and include your email ID in the URL.
• Watch for irregular Microsoft/Google login page URLs and unusual MFA prompts when not logging in.
• To spot Sneaky 2FA, look for a URL ending with a 150 alphanumeric string followed by /verify, /index, or /validate.
• Implement advanced email security solutions like Barracuda Email Security with AI/ML detection capabilities.
• Provide security awareness training to employees to help them recognize phishing signs and prompt them to report suspicious activities.
• Adopt robust authentication policies and consider using phishing-resistant MFA solutions like FIDO2 security keys.