Cybersecurity articles tagged #Account Takeover on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/modern-google-workspace-attack-chain-oauth-ai-agent-riskshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/modern-google-workspace-attack-chain-oauth-ai-agent-risksThe modern Google Workspace attack chain exploits OAuth grants, not just email. Understand how attackers and AI agents compromise accounts and secure your environment.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:16:26 GMTGoogle WorkspaceOAuthAI AgentsAccount TakeoverCloud Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-71362-adobe-commerce-account-takeover-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-71362-adobe-commerce-account-takeover-patch-nowHackers are immediately exploiting CVE-2026-71362, a critical authorization flaw in Adobe Commerce, to take over customer accounts. Patch urgently.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:07:52 GMTPrivilege EscalationAccount TakeoverCVE-2026-71362Adobe CommerceMagento Open Sourcehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/chick-fil-a-data-breach-over-13k-accounts-compromised-via-credential-stuffinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/chick-fil-a-data-breach-over-13k-accounts-compromised-via-credential-stuffingChick-fil-A confirms a data breach affecting over 13,000 customer accounts through credential stuffing, leading to drained rewards and gift cards.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:41:55 GMTChick Fil aData BreachCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverCustomer Datahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/email-account-takeover-via-2fa-compromise-mitigating-identity-theft-riskhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/email-account-takeover-via-2fa-compromise-mitigating-identity-theft-riskAn identity theft incident highlights how easily email account takeover via compromised 2FA can lead to broader security breaches. Learn to protect your digital identity.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:24:17 GMTIdentity TheftAccount Takeover2FA BypassEmail SecurityPhishingSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/zoom-cve-2026-53412-critical-windows-client-account-takeover-fixhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/zoom-cve-2026-53412-critical-windows-client-account-takeover-fixZoom releases critical security updates for CVE-2026-53412, a high-severity input validation flaw in Windows clients allowing unauthenticated account takeover.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:12:19 GMTZoomCVE-2026-53412WindowsAccount TakeoverInput Validationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-24691-zoom-windows-client-account-takeover-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-24691-zoom-windows-client-account-takeover-patch-nowZoom has addressed CVE-2024-24691, a critical 9.6 CVSS vulnerability in Windows clients allowing unauthenticated account takeover. Learn how to patch and defend.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:05:22 GMTCVE-2024-24691ZoomAccount TakeoverWindowsRemote Code Executionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-365-entra-passkey-vishing-targets-account-takeover-riskhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-365-entra-passkey-vishing-targets-account-takeover-riskA sophisticated vishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 users, tricking them into enrolling malicious Entra passkeys for account takeover. Learn detection and prevention.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:39:23 GMTMicrosoft 365EntraPasskeyVishingSocial EngineeringAccount Takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warns-russian-apts-target-signal-backup-keys-via-phishinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warns-russian-apts-target-signal-backup-keys-via-phishingFBI and CISA warn of Russian intelligence targeting Signal users. Attackers phish for backup recovery keys, enabling full account takeover and message history access.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:38:49 GMTRussian IntelligenceSignalPhishingAccount TakeoverData Thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sim-swapping-ring-busted-millions-in-crypto-theft-via-telecom-hackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sim-swapping-ring-busted-millions-in-crypto-theft-via-telecom-hacksPolish authorities dismantle a sophisticated SIM-swapping ring that hijacked telecom partners and email accounts to steal millions in cryptocurrency.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:02:30 GMTSIM SwappingCryptocurrency TheftTelecommunications SecurityAccount TakeoverCybercrimePolandhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nathaniel-saavedra-sentenced-for-2022-draftkings-account-takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nathaniel-saavedra-sentenced-for-2022-draftkings-account-takeover21-year-old hacker 'Snoopy' sentenced to 18 months in prison for the DraftKings cyberattack that compromised 60,000 accounts via credential stuffing in 2022.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:59:20 GMTDraftKingsCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverCybercrime SentencingSnoopyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/rise-of-search-your-target-markets-for-stolen-credentialshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/rise-of-search-your-target-markets-for-stolen-credentialsExplores the emerging underground market where attackers pay to precisely search stolen credential databases for specific target organizations and accounts.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:37:29 GMTStolen CredentialsCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverDark WebUnderground MarketThreat Intelligencehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iowa-school-district-hack-sentencing-highlights-insider-threat-riskshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iowa-school-district-hack-sentencing-highlights-insider-threat-risksFormer Iowa school IT employee sentenced to 21 months for malicious infrastructure disruption and data tampering against his former employer.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:05:13 GMTInsider ThreatIdentity ManagementAccount TakeoverSchool Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-chatbot-exploited-for-instagram-account-takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-chatbot-exploited-for-instagram-account-takeoverAttackers manipulate Meta's AI support chatbot to reset Instagram passwords and hijack accounts via unauthorized email updates and location spoofing.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:17:29 GMTMeta AIInstagramAccount TakeoverSocial EngineeringAI Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-support-abuse-leads-to-instagram-account-hijackinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-support-abuse-leads-to-instagram-account-hijackingAttackers exploit Meta AI support tools to bypass traditional security and hijack Instagram profiles, leaving legitimate users locked out of their accounts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:52 GMTMeta AIInstagramSocial EngineeringAccount TakeoverAI Abusehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-support-bot-exploited-for-instagram-account-takeovershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-ai-support-bot-exploited-for-instagram-account-takeoversHackers manipulated Meta's AI support assistant to bypass authentication and seize high-profile Instagram accounts, including government entities.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:08:48 GMTInstagramMeta AIAccount TakeoverPrompt InjectionSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/wp-maps-pro-flaw-exploited-for-admin-account-creation-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/wp-maps-pro-flaw-exploited-for-admin-account-creation-patch-nowAttackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the WP Maps Pro WordPress plugin to create unauthorized administrator accounts on affected sites.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:57:24 GMTWP Maps ProWordPress SecurityUnauthorized AccessAccount TakeoverPlugin Vulnerabilityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-45404-pretalx-logic-flaw-enables-full-account-takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2024-45404-pretalx-logic-flaw-enables-full-account-takeoverResearchers discover a critical logic flaw in Pretalx versions prior to 2024.1.0 that allows attackers to hijack organizer accounts and manipulate events.Wed, 27 May 2026 17:13:17 GMTPretalxCVE-2024-45404Account TakeoverConference SecurityLogic Flawhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/roblox-account-hijacking-610000-accounts-compromised-and-soldhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/roblox-account-hijacking-610000-accounts-compromised-and-soldUkrainian police arrested a group for hijacking 610,000 Roblox accounts and generating $225,000 in profits through illegal sales of user data.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:30:38 GMTRobloxAccount TakeoverCredential StuffingCybercrimeIdentity Thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/malicious-pypi-package-elementary-data-hijacked-for-infostealerhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/malicious-pypi-package-elementary-data-hijacked-for-infostealerHigh-profile supply chain attack on the elementary-data PyPI package compromises developer credentials and crypto wallets via account takeover. Patch now.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:40:27 GMTPyPIElementary DataInfostealerPython SecurityAccount Takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/multi-signal-fraud-prevention-for-the-customer-journeyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/multi-signal-fraud-prevention-for-the-customer-journeyProtect digital platforms from account takeover and payment fraud. This guide covers how identity, device, and network signals improve security without friction.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:40 GMTFraud PreventionAccount TakeoverDevice FingerprintingIdentity ValidationBot Detectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/tycoon-phishers-adopt-device-code-attacks-to-bypass-2fahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/tycoon-phishers-adopt-device-code-attacks-to-bypass-2faTycoon 2FA Phishers are now leveraging device code phishing to bypass multi-factor authentication, granting them unauthorized account access.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:42:05 GMTPhishing2FA BypassTycoon PhishingAccount TakeoverDevice Code PhishingOAuthhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-hacker-sentenced-lessons-in-credential-stuffing-defensehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-hacker-sentenced-lessons-in-credential-stuffing-defenseAnalysis of the sentencing of Kamerin Stokes following the 2022 DraftKings breach, detailing credential stuffing TTPs and account takeover prevention strategies.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:29:34 GMTDraftKingsCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverInsider ThreatIdentity Thefthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-credential-stuffing-memphis-man-sentenced-to-30-monthshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-credential-stuffing-memphis-man-sentenced-to-30-monthsKamerin Stokes sentenced to 30 months for selling 60,000+ hacked DraftKings accounts. Technical analysis of the 2022 credential stuffing attack and mitigations.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:43:09 GMTDraftKingsCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverFraudCybercrime Sentencinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/vip-credential-monitoring-defending-high-value-targetshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/vip-credential-monitoring-defending-high-value-targetsLearn how VIP credential monitoring protects high-privilege users from account takeover by tracking exposures across personal and corporate email domains.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:02 GMTCredential TheftIdentity IntelligenceAccount TakeoverExecutive ProtectionInfostealershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/oauth-2-0-device-code-phishing-surge-protecting-m365-and-googlehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/oauth-2-0-device-code-phishing-surge-protecting-m365-and-googleDevice code phishing attacks have surged 37x this year. Learn how adversaries abuse the OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant to bypass MFA and hijack accounts.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:14:53 GMTOAuth 2 0PhishingMicrosoft 365MFA BypassAccount Takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/residential-proxies-bypass-78-of-ip-reputation-checkshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/residential-proxies-bypass-78-of-ip-reputation-checksResidential proxies effectively bypass IP reputation systems in 78% of sessions, enabling widespread bot attacks like credential stuffing and account takeovers.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:26:17 GMTResidential ProxiesIP ReputationBot AttacksCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverNetaceaCybercrimehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/eviltokens-fuels-microsoft-device-code-phishing-bechttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/eviltokens-fuels-microsoft-device-code-phishing-becNew EvilTokens service automates Microsoft device code phishing, enabling account takeover and sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) attacks. Learn how to defend.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:19:20 GMTEvilTokensMicrosoftDevice Code PhishingBECAccount TakeoverPhishingMFA Bypasshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/credential-theft-surge-understanding-infostealer-ai-social-engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/credential-theft-surge-understanding-infostealer-ai-social-engineeringCredential theft surged in late 2025, driven by sophisticated infostealer malware and AI-enhanced social engineering.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:37:14 GMTCredential TheftInfostealerAI Social EngineeringIdentity SecurityAccount TakeoverSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/loblaw-data-breach-analyzing-the-pc-optimum-account-resetshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/loblaw-data-breach-analyzing-the-pc-optimum-account-resetsCanadian retail giant Loblaw notifies customers of a security breach affecting PC Optimum accounts, prompting a mandatory session reset for all users.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:34:33 GMTLoblawCredential StuffingRetail SecurityPc OptimumAccount Takeoverhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-campaign-leverages-fake-google-pwa-to-steal-credentials-mfahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-campaign-leverages-fake-google-pwa-to-steal-credentials-mfaA sophisticated phishing campaign uses a fake Google Security PWA to compromise accounts, steal MFA codes, and proxy traffic. Learn how to protect.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:36:21 GMTPhishingPWAMFA BypassCredential TheftGoogle AccountsAccount Takeover