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Fake file-sharing requests may grant attackers access to accounts
The FBI warns that attackers use convincing messages and deceptive application-permission requests to gain access to online accounts, even without asking for a password directly.
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center · Original advisory date: 2026-09-01
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- An unexpected file-sharing link asks for broad app permissions
- A contact impersonates an official or event organizer
- The authorization screen requests access unrelated to the claimed task
How to check or protect yourself
- Do not approve unexpected third-party access requests
- Review and revoke suspicious authorized applications
- Report suspected account compromise through official channels
Read the original FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center advisory