Sneaky2FA PhaaS Kit Uses Red Team Browser-in-the-Browser Attack to Bypass 2FA

[johny899]

If you believe that activating two-factor authentication (2FA) guarantees your safety every time, then I've got some bad news for you. The phishing tool called Sneaky2FA has just received a terrifying upgrade. It now uses a method called Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) - a fake login window that is so realistic you might not even realize there is a problem.

What is Sneaky2FA?​

Sneaky2FA is a phishing kit that cybercriminals have used for quite some time. Sneaky2FA does more than steal your email or social media password - It also copies the entire login process including stealing your 2FA code.

What astonished me about Sneaky2FA, is that it is now using the BitB attack method. This method presents a fake login pop-up inside your browser that mimics a real Microsoft or Google login window. It looks and feels very safe and what you're actually doing is typing your login credentials into a fake window.

Using these fake login pop-ups makes it almost feel like someone is wearing your mask made from your browser.

How the Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) ruse works​

How it works:

• You click on a standard link, such as a document shared with you
• A “login window” appears in the page
• The “window” is spot on — complete with a legitimate-looking URL, a lock icon, etc.
• You put in your email, password, and the 2FA code
• Criminals have protocol to capture your data the moment you entered your information

Why this matters:

• Many individuals think that “I have 2FA, I’m safe.” Yet it steals the login token so the attacker signs in as you
• Sneaky2FA is a paid service (PhaaS), which makes it easier even for novices
• Large companies that rely solely on password + 2FA are becoming vulnerable.

What you should do (and what I think)​

To be honest I think 2FA is great, however, services like Sneaky2FA show that 2FA in isolation no longer is sufficient.

Here’s what I think everyone should do:

• Use stronger authentication mechanisms like hardware security keys or passkeys, since these are significantly harder to pretend to be.
• Look out for any strange logged in activity, like if someone is in your logged-in session but using a different device.
• Understand what a real login looks like. If a login modal pops up embedded in the web page instead of a new tab popping up—that is not a normal state of the world.
• Look at the device details that may seem strange or out of character.

Sneaky2FA will typically alternate faking moving between devices, which normal users typically don't do.

Final Thoughts​

So, when you read, “Sneaky2FA PhaaS kit now uses Browser-in-the-Browser attack,” it is not hyperbole; it is a serious downside. If you typically tell people, “just turn on 2FA and you will be fine,” you should revise your suggestion.