Password-spraying attacks target 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts

Password-spraying attacks target 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts

Hackers utilizing the TeamFiltration framework have targeted over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts across hundreds of organizations globally in a campaign linked to UNK_SneakyStrike. The attack involved large-scale account takeovers using AWS servers, OAuth abuse, and targeted small and large tenants. #TeamFiltration #UNK_SneakyStrike #MicrosoftEntraID #OAuth #AccountTakeover

Keypoints

  • The UNK_SneakyStrike threat actor used the TeamFiltration framework to compromise Microsoft Entra ID accounts.
  • The campaign began in December 2024, peaking on January 8 with 16,500 accounts targeted in a single day.
  • The attackers used AWS servers and a β€˜sacrificial’ Office 365 account to facilitate their intrusions.
  • Indicators of compromise include a unique user agent, specific OAuth client IDs, and access patterns to incompatible apps.
  • Organizations are advised to block IPs, enable multi-factor authentication, and implement conditional access policies.

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