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OTX Threat: Device Code Phishing: Turning a Convenience Feature Into an MFA Bypass

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Device code phishing exploits the OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant, a legitimate authentication feature designed for input-limited devices like smart TVs. Attackers initiate a device-code request with Microsoft, receive a valid code, then trick victims into approving it through social engineering. The victim authenticates on genuine Microsoft pages and completes MFA, but the session tokens are

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