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The tag 'api misuse' on WindowsForum.com covers security incidents where attackers exploit OAuth and other API mechanisms to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts. Recent content highlights Russian cyber-espionage campaigns targeting Ukrainian NGOs through phishing attacks that abuse OAuth tokens. Discussions focus on how API misuse enables unauthorized access, token theft, and account takeover, with emphasis on detection and mitigation strategies for enterprise environments. The tag is relevant for IT security professionals and Windows administrators concerned with protecting cloud-based productivity suites from advanced persistent threats.
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    How OAuth Attacks Are Targeting Ukrainian NGOs in Russian Cyber-Espionage Campaigns

    If you’re going to be phished, you might as well be courted by some of Russia’s digital finest—at least that’s what a fresh report from Volexity would lead you to believe, as Ukraine-linked NGOs have found themselves starring in an unexpected cyber-espionage romcom, with the Russian hacking...
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