Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks

2026-08-05T20:51:45Z6ef1f14b47f30292da26eb26e46f40c4e394a3aeb8faf7293eae473f9872d4a9
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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.

Why it matters

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2026-08-05T20:51:45Z
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