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FBI alert: Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft 365 services targeted by new cyber threat

The kit uses AI-generated lures and device code flow to steal tokens, giving attackers persistent access without passwords or multi-factor authentication.

  • On May 21, 2026, the FBI issued an alert regarding 'Kali365,' a phishing platform targeting Microsoft 365 services including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • First identified in April, this 'PhaaS' platform allows hackers to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication by capturing OAuth tokens rather than stealing user credentials.
  • By manipulating legitimate authentication flows, attackers capture tokens, a technique the FBI noted 'lowers the barrier of entry' for less-skilled individuals looking to hijack accounts.
  • To protect accounts, officials recommend creating conditional access policies to block device code flow and reporting suspicious activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
  • Cybersecurity experts warn this reflects a broader shift toward exploiting trust, with one analyst stating, 'The next breach at a large enterprise will not start with a hacker exploiting a vulnerability.
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FBI warns scam can break into Microsoft 365 accounts

The FBI warned about a scam that let hackers get into Microsoft 365 accounts without needing a password.

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antena3.ro broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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