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Jul 9, 2026
Ghost Phishing: How the EvilTokens Campaign Hides in the Browser to Hijack Microsoft 365 Accounts
A new "ghost phishing" wave from the EvilTokens kit is slipping past email security by keeping its payload AES-encrypted until it renders in the victim's browser, then using Microsoft device-code phishing to take over Microsoft 365 accounts without ever stealing a password. This guide breaks down how the technique works, why traditional URL and email controls miss it, who is being hit, and the concrete detection and hardening steps to defend your tenant.