Hackers Find a Way to Gain Password-Free Access to Google Accounts

Cybercriminals find new ways to access Google accounts

Cybersecurity researchers have found a way for hackers to access the Google accounts of victims without using the victims’ passwords.

According to a research, hackers are already actively testing a potentially harmful type of malware that exploits third-party cookies to obtain unauthorized access to people’s personal information.

When a hacker shared information about the attack in a Telegram channel, it was first made public in October 2023.

The post explained how cookies, which websites and browsers employ to follow users and improve their efficiency and usability, could be vulnerable and lead to account compromise.

Users can access their accounts without continuously entering their login credentials thanks to Google authentication cookies, but the hackers discovered a way of restoring these cookies to evade two-factor authentication.

With a market share of over 60% last year, Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. Currently, the browser is taking aggressive measures to block third-party cookies.

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