Credential-Theft

Why This Matters Now: The recent Halcyon attack has compromised numerous OAuth2 client credentials, leading to the silent theft of long-lived access tokens. This became urgent because attackers can now bypass traditional detection methods, making it crucial for IAM engineers and developers to understand and mitigate this threat immediately. 🚨 Breaking: Halcyon attack vectors have been identified in multiple OAuth2 implementations, putting your systems at risk. Implement immediate security measures to prevent credential theft. 50+Organizations Affected 24hrsTime to Act Understanding Halcyon Halcyon is a novel attack strategy that targets OAuth2 client credentials, which are typically used for service-to-service authentication. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that target end-users, Halcyon exploits the trust placed in machine-to-machine communication protocols. By compromising client credentials, attackers can obtain long-lived access tokens without raising suspicion. ...