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Threat groups hijack Microsoft 365 accounts using OAuth device code exploit

Security researchers warn that threat groups are exploiting Microsoft's OAuth device code authentication to bypass multi-factor protection and hijack enterprise accounts. The technique, with ...
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State actors are abusing OAuth device codes to get full M365 account access - here's what we know

Proofpoint reports phishing surge abusing Microsoft OAuth 2.0 device code flow Victims enter codes on real Microsoft domains, granting attackers access tokens Proofpoint advises blocking device code ...
CSOonline

Hackers exploit Microsoft OAuth device codes to hijack enterprise accounts

Cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers are increasingly exploiting Microsoft’s legitimate OAuth 2.0 device authorization process to hijack enterprise accounts, bypassing multifactor authentication ...
Forbes

2FA Code Attacks Surge As Russian Hackers Target Microsoft Users

Microsoft 365 is under attack, China and Russia afflited hackers suspected. Updated December 23 with advice from a mobile security solutions expert regarding the Russian device code attacks targeting ...
Ars Technica

Russian spies use device code phishing to hijack Microsoft accounts

Overlooked attack method used since last August in a rash of account takeovers. Well, this sucks. But the target list makes sense, from the perspective of an enemy attacking. Ed: trying to be sure the ...