Introduction
As phishing tactics evolve, so too must our defenses. One of the most alarming advances in recent years is the rise of Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks, enabled by sophisticated tools like Evilginx. These attacks go beyond stealing usernames and passwords—they capture entire authenticated sessions, rendering traditional two-factor authentication (2FA) ineffective.
Government cybersecurity agencies such as CISA and the NCSC have flagged AiTM phishing as a critical threat, capable of breaching even MFA-protected systems by harvesting session cookies. This article provides a clear and comprehensive overview of how Evilginx-style attacks work, what to watch out for, and how to proactively detect and prevent them.
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