Russian Hackers Exploit Router Flaws to Steal Microsoft Tokens

Security experts have reported that Russian military intelligence-linked hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in older internet routers to obtain authentication tokens from Microsoft Office users. This advanced spying campaign has affected over 18,000 networks globally, allowing hackers to extract these tokens without the need for malicious software. As a result, users’ credentials can be compromised, posing a significant threat to organizational and personal data security. Awareness and proactive security measures are essential for users to protect themselves against such targeted attacks. Source: CyberSathi.in.
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