Time to Guard : Protect Your Google Account from Advanced Malware

In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, a new type of threat has emerged, causing serious concerns among experts. Advanced malware, like Lumma Stealer, is now capable of doing something particularly alarming – manipulating authentication tokens. These tokens are like secret codes that keep your Google account safe. What makes this threat even scarier is that it can continue to access your Google account even after you’ve changed your password. In this blog post, we’ll explore the details of this evolving danger, shining a light on how it manipulates OAuth 2.0, an important security protocol widely used for secure access to Google-connected accounts.

Of particular concern is its manipulation of OAuth 2.0, leveraging an undocumented aspect through a technique known as blackboxing. This revelation marks Lumma Stealer as the first malware-as-a-service to employ such a sophisticated method, highlighting the escalating complexity of cyber threats.

The manipulation of OAuth 2.0 by Lumma Stealer not only poses a technical challenge but also jeopardises the security of Google-related accounts. Despite efforts to seek clarification, Google has yet to comment on this emerging threat, giving Lumma Stealer a distinct advantage in the illicit market.

In a concerning trend, various malware groups, including Rhadamanthys, RisePro, Meduza, Steal Stealer, and the evolving Eternity Stealer, swiftly adopted Lumma St

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