Are you using an app to generate codes (OTP) like Authy or Google Authenticator? Time for a new threat...

In the article on KrebsonSecurity, the author discusses the significant rise in the use of bots for intercepting one-time passwords (OTP). In recent years, attackers have started leveraging automated tools to effectively and quickly gather these critical pieces of information. One of the main reasons behind this rise is the increased adoption of two-factor authentication, which has become popular as a method to secure accounts. Cybercriminals have noticed a gap in this system, prompting them to devise clever methods to capture OTPs to gain access to sensitive data. The author also emphasizes that some of these bots are programmed to operate in real-time, making them extremely dangerous for users. This presents new challenges for security teams who must continuously adapt their strategies to protect consumers from these evolving threats.