Question: What Can I Learn from Password Spraying a 2FA Microsoft Web App Portal?
Summary
This article discusses the value of password spraying attacks against publicly available email portals, specifically focusing on 2FA-enabled Microsoft web applications. Penetration testers find these attacks informative for identifying weaknesses in security configurations.
IFF Assessment
FOE
Password spraying is an offensive technique that can be used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems, making it bad news for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of password spraying techniques, especially against multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled systems. This highlights the importance of robust password policies, account lockout mechanisms, and continuous monitoring for suspicious login attempts to mitigate such attacks.