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Chrome Extension Attacks Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

Between December 24th and 26th, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Google's authorization flow to publish a malicious Chrome extension, potentially allowing them to steal cookies and bypass MFA despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection enabled. Cyberhaven was affected, and attackers p...

Chrome Extension Attacks Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

Between December 24th and 26th, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Google's authorization flow to publish a malicious Chrome extension, potentially allowing them to steal cookies and bypass MFA despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection enabled. Cyberhaven was affected, and attackers p...

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What specific vulnerabilities in the Chrome extension ecosystem allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and steal session cookies?

Between December 24th and 26th, hackers compromised several Chrome browser extensions, potentially stealing session cookies and bypassing two-factor authentication. The attack against Cyberhaven involved a phishing email that granted a malicious application access despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection and MFA enabled. This resulted in a malicious extension being briefly published on the Chrome Web Store.

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Dark Web Markets Fuel Cyber Monday Scams with Millions of Session Cookies for Sale

Cybercriminals are selling millions of session cookies on the dark web for $400+, enabling them to bypass two-factor authentication during Cyber Monday, as revealed by NordStellar threat intelligence.

Dark Web Markets Fuel Cyber Monday Scams with Millions of Session Cookies for Sale

Cybercriminals are selling millions of session cookies on the dark web for $400+, enabling them to bypass two-factor authentication during Cyber Monday, as revealed by NordStellar threat intelligence.

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How does the cost-effectiveness of these hacking tools contribute to the increased risk of online scams?

The dark web facilitates a thriving cybercrime ecosystem, offering various tools to exploit the increased online shopping during Cyber Monday. The ease of access to these tools, including cookie grabbers that bypass 2FA, poses a significant threat to online shoppers. This creates a high risk of financial loss and data breaches.

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