Executive Summary

Scammers trick users into entering a device code that appears to open a file or join a meeting. Once the code is approved, the attacker can sign into the victim’s account, enabling unauthorized access. The technique exploits the trust users place in device code prompts and can lead to account takeover.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-09-23T18:59:38+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: A scammer asks you to enter a code to open a file or join a meeting. Approving it could sign them in to your account instead.

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