Browser Security Explained: How Attackers Steal Sessions, Bypass MFA & Phish Users - WC #1
SC Media Security Weekly, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Attackers increasingly target the browser to hijack sessions, bypass MFA, and phish users.
This webcast explores browser-based attack vectors that traditional security tools often miss, including session hijacking, MFA bypass, and phishing. The episode covers methodologies such as OAuth abuse, MFA downgrade attacks, and credential harvesting through phishing kits. Security teams learn how attackers exploit browser extensions, autofill, and post-authentication vulnerabilities.
The discussion includes real-time detection strategies and emerging defenses like passkeys, while addressing gaps in current security approaches across platforms and SaaS environments.