Pcworld iconPcworldAug 4, 2026 ~1 min source read

Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams

The attackers' primary targets remain login credentials, session tokens, and personal information. Microsoft 365 login trap circumvents two-factor authentication A new attack method uses the genuine Microsoft login dialog and therefore requires almost no fake websites.

Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams

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The attackers' primary targets remain login credentials, session tokens, and personal information.

the technical tricks used in data theft are now more sophisticated.

Microsoft 365 login trap circumvents two-factor authentication A new attack method uses the genuine Microsoft login dialog and therefore requires almost no fake websites.

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The attackers' primary targets remain login credentials, session tokens, and personal information. Microsoft 365 login trap circumvents two-factor authentication A new attack method uses the genuine Microsoft login dialog and therefore requires almost no fake websites. This is a sign-in procedure for devices or programs that do not have a usable browser or convenient text input, such as smart TVs, IoT devices, printers, or CLI tools.

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  • the technical tricks used in data theft are now more sophisticated.
  • Officially, it is called the "OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant." This method can also be used to take over accounts protected by two-factor authentication.
  • The messages usually start off innocently — for example, with "Your sess...

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The design, too, usually looks highly professional. Some scams even bypass two-factor authentication. To do this, the criminals use the OAuth device code flow.

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