Cybersecurity
Adversary-in-the-Middle Attacks: How Phishing Sites Steal Your Active Login
You click a link, sign in, approve the MFA prompt, and get on with your day. Completely unaware that someone else just logged into your account at the same moment.
That scenario surprises many businesses, particularly those that rely on multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect cloud accounts. But this is exactly how Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing attacks work.
Rather than stealing passwords for later use, these attacks silently hijack an already-authenticated session in real time.
MFA remains a core control, and getting it implemented correctly is still a critical first step for any business. … Read the rest
Read MoreThe “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You
MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in.
After you sign in, your browser keeps you logged in using a session token (often stored as a cookie). It’s the digital version of a wristband at an event: once you’ve been checked, the wristband proves you belong there. If an attacker steals that wristband, they may not need to beat your MFA prompt at all.
That’s the core of session cookie hijacking.… Read the rest
Read MoreMicro-SaaS Vetting: The 5-Minute Security Check for Browser Add-ons
Browser add-ons have a funny reputation. They feel “small”. A quick install. A tiny productivity boost. A harmless little helper that lives in your toolbar.
But in practice, a browser extension is more like a micro-SaaS vendor sitting inside your browser session. It can see what you see, interact with the pages you open, and sometimes access the same cloud apps your business runs on all day.
That’s why a browser extension security check matters.
Not because every extension is bad, but because it only takes one over-permissioned add-on or one bad update to turn “helpful” into exposure.… Read the rest
Read MoreThe Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)
Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024 were linked to third-party vulnerabilities.
The good news? These risks can be managed. This article highlights the hidden dangers of third-party API integrations and provides a practical checklist to help you evaluate any external app before adding it to your system.
Why Third-Party Apps Are Essential in Modern Business
Simply put, third-party integrations boost efficiency, streamline operations, and improve overall productivity.… Read the rest
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