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#8 BleepingComputer general 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.

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