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Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the sophisticated world of phishing attacks with Kuba Gretzky, creator of the renowned Evilginx framework. He shares insights on how Evilginx operates as a reverse proxy, capturing authentication tokens in real-time, and discusses the ethical considerations of creating such a powerful tool. Most importantly, Kuba provides valuable guidance on protection strategies that organizations can implement to defend against these advanced phishing techniques.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Kuba and Evilginx- Creator of Evilginx, a phishing framework demonstrating MFA vulnerabilities- 15+ years in cybersecurity, started with MMO game hacking- Transitioned through reverse engineering to cybersecurity02:03 - Understanding Phishing Fundamentals- Phishing presents fake sign-in pages to capture user credentials- Even 7-year-olds now learn about phishing dangers in school03:39 - How Evilginx Works Technically- Functions as a reverse proxy between user and legitimate server- Creates dual TLS connections to intercept all communications- Captures authentication tokens for complete account takeover05:55 The Evolution of Phishing Tools- Evolved from experiments with cookie manipulation- Improved upon older tools that required malware installation- Developed from Nginx with Lua scripting to standalone Go application10:37 Evilginx's Impact and Popularity- Gained traction through demonstrating MFA vulnerabilities- Creates "shock factor" when users see how easily accounts are compromised- Emerged alongside other tools but distinguished by ease of demonstration12:25 Real-World Phishing Examples- Sophisticated attacks use browser-in-browser techniques- High-profile victims include Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel- Attackers leverage urgency and fear to bypass security awareness16:23 Protecting Against Evilginx Attacks- Implement domain verification checks through JavaScript- Deploy "shadow tokens" with browser fingerprinting- Utilize conditional access policies and FIDO2/passkeys22:57 - Detecting Evilginx Attacks- HTTP header inspection can identify attack signatures- TLS fingerprinting (JA4) detects unusual connection patterns- Cloudflare and other services block suspicious proxy connections27:33 - User Education and Psychological Factors- Focus on recognizing psychological triggers like urgency- Reward reporting rather than punishing victims- Teach users to access websites directly rather than through email links31:01 - Ethical Considerations and Responsible Development- Implemented vetting process for Evilginx Pro access- Built anti-cracking protections to prevent misuse- Created trusted community for responsible information sharing36:43 - Future Developments and Evilginx Pro- New client-server architecture with API for automation- Features include bot protection and shadow token bypass capabilities- Established BreakDev as company with plans for security software platformKey Takeaways- Modern phishing attacks like those enabled by Evilginx can bypass MFA by acting as a proxy in real-time.- The strongest protections include device compliance, FIDO2/passkeys, and domain verification checks.- Organizations should implement conditional access policies that verify device identity, not just user identity.- User education should focus on recognizing urgency tactics rather than just checking URLs.- Shadow tokens that include browser fingerprinting and domain information show promise as protection methods.- Ethical security tools require responsible handling - vetting processes to help prevent misuse.- Security awareness demonstrations with tools like Evilginx help stakeholders understand risks and invest in protections.Key LinksBREAKDEV Blog → breakdev.orgEvilginx Pro → evilginx.comEvilginx Mastery Course → academy.breakdev.org/evilginx-mastery Get full access to Entra.News - Your weekly dose of Microsoft Entra at entra.news/subscribe
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From Okta to Entra: Migrating 700 Apps in 90 Days
In this very first episode of the Entra Chat podcast I sat down with Ben Wolfe, my former manager and ex-Microsoft, who is now the Head of Security Solutions at Increment. How to get in touch with Ben: Ben Wolfe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwillwolfe/ Increment - https://www.increment.inc/ Mentions during the episode: Graph X-Ray - https://graphxray.merill.net/ Get full access to Entra.News - Your weekly dose of Microsoft Entra at entra.news/subscribe
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