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March 03, 2026 at 20:59 UTC
Microsoft: Hackers abuse OAuth error flows to spread malware
By Bill Toulas
AI Summary
Microsoft identified hackers abusing legitimate OAuth redirection mechanisms to bypass email and browser phishing protections, targeting government and public-sector organizations. The technique leverages trusted OAuth flows to redirect victims to attacker-controlled infrastructure without stealing authentication tokens, representing an evolution in phishing tactics.
Relevance score: 80.0/100
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