A hacker is selling Microsoft 365 account credentials of hundreds of C-level executives

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A hacker is currently selling Microsoft 365 login credentials (username and password) of hundreds of C-level executives in a closed-access underground forum. The hacker claims that he has account information of following executives belonging to various companies around the world.

  • CEO – chief executive officer
  • COO – chief operating officer
  • CFO – chief financial officer or chief financial controller
  • CMO – chief marketing officer
  • CTOs – chief technology officer
  • President
  • Vice president
  • Executive Assistant
  • Finance Manager
  • Accountant
  • Director
  • Finance Director
  • Financial Controller
  • Accounts Payables

ZDNet’s source even verified some samples, and the credentials are found to be authentic.

A source in the cyber-security community who agreed to contact the seller to obtain samples has confirmed the validity of the data and obtained valid credentials for two accounts, the CEO of a US medium-sized software company and the CFO of an EU-based retail store chain.

The hacker is selling the account details for prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 depending on the company size and the role.

Source: ZDNet

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