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How do scammers hijack profiles via Steam phishing login pages?

THEY MIMIC A BROWSER POPUP WINDOW WITH FAKE LOGIN AND GUARD CODE INPUTS.
Scammers use Browser-in-the-Browser scripts that create an exact copy of a login popup right inside a web page. Users enter credentials and an authenticator one-time code, handing over account control to a bot.

Browser-in-the-Browser Attacks and Instant Inventory Swaps

Fake popups visually contain an address bar with an HTTPS padlock and official service domain, but technically are HTML elements of a phishing site. Automated attacker scripts instantly enter the received Guard code, reissue account API keys, and confirm transferring valuable items to a controlled profile.

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