# OAuth consent scams that seek account access without taking a password | Dead Internet Theory

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.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-oauth-consent-scams-that-seek-account-access-without-taking-a-password/

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

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Original source: https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-oauth-consent-scams-that-seek-account-access-without-taking-a-password/