OAuth consent scams that seek account access without taking

Dead Internet Theory: OAuth consent phishing abuses a legitimate permission screen instead of stealing a password directly. Microsoft documents how a malicious app can gain access to mail, files, contacts, and other account data after a user grants requested permissions.

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By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-04-16

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