FBI Warns of Rising 2FA Bypass Attacks and Aviation Cyber Threats

The FBI has issued a warning about the Scattered Spider threat group, which is expanding its attacks into the transportation and airline sectors by using social engineering to bypass multi-factor authentication, with a focus on impersonation and supply chain vulnerabilities. The group, linked to ransomware activities and collaborating with other threat actors, is also targeting the insurance industry, emphasizing the need for organizations to follow strict security protocols and remain vigilant against sophisticated social engineering tactics.