FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, AOL, and Yahoo Users: Hackers Can Access Accounts
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The FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are now able to access email accounts, even when they’re secured with multifactor authentication (MFA).
Exploit Cookie Theft
The attacks exploit cookie theft — specifically targeting “remember me” session cookies—to bypass traditional login safeguards.
The threat begins when users are lured into visiting malicious websites or clicking on phishing links, which download malware onto their computers, according to?Trend.
Once infected, hackers can steal session cookies that store login credentials, allowing them to access accounts without needing usernames, passwords, or MFA codes.
These "remember me" cookies are created when users check options like “Remember this device” during login, and can be used to re-enter accounts without additional security checks if intercepted.
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