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In today’s hyper-connected world, identity is no longer just an administrative concern—it is the new perimeter of cybersecurity. The recent discovery of Storm-0501, a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), has highlighted just how vulnerable organizations can be when attackers bypass traditional defenses and focus directly on identity systems.

When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network, what’s the first thing you see?
Usually, a captive portal that login or “Agree to Terms & Conditions” page you click before getting access. For most people, it’s a routine step. But what if that portal wasn’t a harmless gateway, but instead a weaponized tool used by cybercriminals to infect your device?
That’s exactly what’s happening in a sophisticated cyber campaign launched by UNC6384, a threat actor now under global watch. By exploiting captive portals, UNC6384 is distributing the notorious PlugX malware, a remote access trojan capable of data theft, persistence, and further compromise.

Did You Know?
In just the past 12 months, a cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has infiltrated over 100 organizations, spanning critical sectors like telecommunications, finance, healthcare, hospitality, and cloud services. These attacks have resulted in over $50 million in ransomware-related losses, not including operational downtime and reputational damage.

Imagine this: You step into the office, open your laptop, and discover your company’s data is encrypted, your systems locked, and a ransom note flashing across your screen.
This nightmare recently became a grim reality for over 70 organizations across industries including finance, healthcare, and technology. A highly coordinated cyberattack, leveraging multiple threat vectors, exposed glaring weaknesses in enterprise defenses and sent shockwaves across the cybersecurity landscape.