How info-stealers & session hijackers outsmart MFA | dark web + threat exposure management

Think multi-factor authentication is foolproof? Think again. Watch how hackers are stealing your sessions and beating MFA at its own game and learn how to stop them before it’s too late. We’re joined by Nick Ascoli, Director of Product Strategy at Flare and expert threat researcher specializing in data leaks, reconnaissance, and detection engineering. Nick has extensive experience advising Fortune 1000 companies and designing solutions to complex cyber defence challenges. He’s a well-known voice in the cybersecurity community, contributing to open-source projects, hosting his own podcast Leakly Weekly, and speaking at major conferences including GrrCON, B-Sides, DEFCON Villages, and SANS. Together, we uncover how info-stealers and session hijackers are evolving to outsmart traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions, a growing threat that many organizations still underestimate. Nick breaks down the lifecycle of these attacks, the economics of the dark web fueling them, and why session hijacking is quickly becoming the preferred method for cybercriminals. We also discuss practical, underused defense tactics organizations can implement immediately to detect and respond faster - helping security teams protect sensitive data and stay ahead of emerging threats. This episode offers crucial insights for CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone invested in safeguarding digital infrastructure in an increasingly hostile cyber environment. We encourage you to check out Nick Podcast, Leakly Weekly: https://open.spotify.com/show/47IsIuKdTAEzmiWzAwb0Pq?si=b08cfafbd9ec4b3e To say thanks to our community members and audience, we’re excited to share Flare's Free Trial: https://try.flare.io/free-trial/?utm_campaign=14562612-Earned%20Media&utm_source=Media&utm_medium=Secure%20Podcast 👋 Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson welcome you to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, where we’re joined by Information and Cyber Security, Technology, and Talent Acquisition professionals who share their journeys, unique perspectives, and offer valuable advice and guidance. The SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & team offers tailored resources and strategic introductions to help you thrive in the evolving landscape of Corporate Governance, Information Security & Cyber Security, addressing Cultural, Technological & Talent Acquisition challenges. ✅ Learn More: https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect 👥 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ 🔍 SOLUTIONS: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7339197132299464704 📢ANNOUNCEMENTS📢 🎯 If you’re a startup, scaleup, founder, or innovator in cyber security, check out the DataTribe Challenge & Cyber Innovation Day on 4th November. Learn more about the event and how to join the accelerator program below. Registration closes 12th September, learn more here: https://cid.datatribe.com/ 🚀 Check out the launch of SECURE | CYBER CONNECT LIVE, where we’re joined by our friends from @databricks & @arhasi: https://www.youtube.com/live/rPcDGcZnhis?si=D_X4lB6PFDMlAe1t 🤫 Followed by an exclusive, private session & the launch of - CYBER CONNECT F*K UPS edition, only available on the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community platform: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ 📺 WATCH MORE: www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every Sunday. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing. #CyberConnect #CyberSecurity #Hacking #MFA #DarkWeb