Microsoft shuts down EvilTokens platform after 12,000 account compromises
Microsoft has disabled the EvilTokens service that allowed attackers to compromise 12,000 accounts on its platform.
Platform capabilities and impact
EvilTokens offered an end-to-end solution designed to speed up mass account compromises. The tool made it easier for bad actors to breach security systems quickly. Microsoft identified the threat and took immediate action to stop the service.
Response and current status
Security teams removed access to the compromised infrastructure linked to the EvilTokens network. Users affected by the breach are now advised to review their account settings. The shutdown prevents further unauthorized access to the targeted user base.
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