Hackers Use SIM Swapping Technique to Gain Access to Microsoft Azure Machines

Researchers uncovered a financially motivated threat group known as ‘UNC3944’ which employs phishing and SIM-swapping techniques to seize control of Microsoft Azure admin accounts.  Enabling them to exploit Azure’s Serial Console on VMs for persistent installation of remote management software and covert surveillance through Azure Extensions. UNC3944, an identified threat group, has been actively operating […]

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