Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks
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What happened
Malwarebytes Labs security news feed covering passkey theft techniques, credential and account-takeover scams, malware distribution including AtlasRAT, malicious Wi-Fi campaigns, AI-enabled attacks, privacy issues, and cybersecurity policy developments. The most significant items concern synchronized passkey compromise and active Russian cybercrime targeting travelers through hotel Wi-Fi.
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- 2026-08-05T20:51:45Z
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