Rise in Browser-Based Attacks Targeting Business Applications
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Browser-based attacks targeting business applications have surged in recent years. These attacks exploit the decentralized nature of modern work environments, where users access business apps through browsers, making them more vulnerable to various attack techniques. Attackers often target third-party services and business apps by phishing users, using malicious OAuth integrations, deploying malicious browser extensions, and delivering malicious files. These attacks can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and financial extortion. Security teams must be prepared to detect and respond to these attacks, as the browser has become a critical attack vector.
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15.09.2025 14:55 π° 1 articles Β· β± 8h ago
Browser-Based Attacks Targeting Business Applications Surge
In recent years, browser-based attacks targeting business applications have seen a significant rise. These attacks exploit the decentralized nature of modern work environments, where users access business apps through browsers. Attackers use various techniques, including phishing, malicious OAuth integrations, browser extensions, and file delivery, to compromise data and monetize it through extortion. Security teams must be prepared to detect and respond to these attacks, as the browser has become a critical attack vector.
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Browser-based attacks target third-party services and business applications to compromise data and monetize it through extortion.
First reported: 15.09.2025 14:55π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
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Common attack vectors include phishing, malicious OAuth integrations, browser extensions, and file delivery.
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Phishing attacks have evolved to use multi- and cross-channel delivery methods, making them harder to detect and block.
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ClickFix and similar attacks trick users into running malicious commands on their devices, often delivering infostealer malware.
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Malicious OAuth integrations bypass hardened authentication and access controls, allowing attackers to take over accounts.
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Malicious browser extensions can capture logins and extract session cookies and credentials from the browser cache.
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Malicious files, including HTML Applications and SVG files, are used to deliver phishing pages and steal credentials.
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Stolen credentials can be used to take over accounts missing multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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