Device code phishing

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[Device code phishing](https://pushsecurity.com/solution/stop-browser-based-attacks/device-code-phishing) abuses the OAuth device authorization flow: attackers generate a legitimate sign-in code, trick the victim into entering it on the vendor’s real login page, and walk away with access tokens — no fake site or password capture required. Push research tracked a sharp spike in adoption during 2026 as attackers use the technique to sidestep standard access controls.