A newly discovered phishing kit called Salty2FA is targeting enterprises across the United States and European Union. It is designed to steal both user credentials and two-factor authentication tokens, giving attackers full access even when multi-factor protections are in place.
How Salty2FA Works
The kit delivers phishing pages that closely mimic enterprise login portals. Victims unknowingly enter their credentials and 2FA codes, which are intercepted in real time. Attackers then gain direct access to corporate accounts, enabling lateral movement, data theft, or further malware deployment.
Industries at Risk
- Banking
- Insurance
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Large enterprises that rely heavily on MFA systems and handle sensitive customer data
Why This Matters
Even robust defenses like multi-factor authentication can be bypassed by Salty2FA. By capturing both credentials and 2FA tokens, the kit exposes organizations to account takeovers, data breaches, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
Mitigation Strategies
- Train employees to recognize phishing attempts
- Enforce phishing-resistant MFA such as hardware security keys or FIDO2
- Deploy advanced email and web filtering solutions
- Monitor account access for unusual activity
- Implement layered defenses rather than relying on 2FA alone
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