
Beware of this sneaky Google attack that steals your expired cookies
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A new web browser exploit allows hackers to access Google accounts by reviving expired cookies containing login information. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the details.
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As reported by BleepingComputer, certain malware strains have discovered a backdoor into Google’s authentication system. The vulnerability lies in the MultiLogin endpoint, which remains undocumented and largely unknown to the public. This clandestine gateway enables threat actors to revive expired authentication cookies, granting unauthorized access to users’ Google accounts.