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Microsoft details ShinyHunters' OAuth abuse attacks on SaaS apps

Microsoft has detailed a sophisticated attack chain used by the threat group ShinyHunters to abuse OAuth authentication in SaaS applications. The group exploits vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data breaches and further compromise of user accounts. Microsoft's security blog outlines the attack methods and provides guidance on defending against such threats. AI

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Microsoft details ShinyHunters' OAuth abuse attacks on SaaS apps

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    🤖 Defending SaaS-based applications against ShinyHunters OAuth abuse 📝 In this article Attack chain overview Impr... https://www. microsoft.com/en-us/security/b log/2026/07/13/defending-saas-based-applications-against-shinyhunters-oauth-abuse/ 📰 Microsoft Security Blog # AI # Zer…