Phishing scams have just taken a major leap forward in terms of sophistication and complexity. Earlier this year, security firm Fortra observed a highly advanced phishing attack that combined multiple technologies to steal Microsoft O365 credentials. This attack used an.htm file with AES encryption, a content delivery network, and a node package manager to deliver the malicious code. What's even more alarming is that this is the first time these tactics have been seen used together in a phishing attack. The abuse of open-source repositories like npm is also a well-known threat to organizations, and this attack highlights the importance of being vigilant about email attachments and using network telemetry to detect unusual connections. To defend against these types of attacks, user training is crucial, and using an Observability and Defense Platform like PlixerOne can help you keep an eye on any new or unusual connections to CDNs or node manager packages. Join me as I break down this sophisticated phishing attack and provide tips on how to protect yourself and your organization. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more cybersecurity news and updates! https://www.fortra.com/blog/threat-analysis-malicious-npm-package-leveraged-o365-phishing-attack https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/novel-phishing-attack-combines-aes-npm-packages https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/evolving-npm-package-campaign-roblox-devs
