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Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
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Passkey authentication security concerns – new variants
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Unit 42 uncovers new attacks on Google Password Manager passkeys
In early August 2026, Japanese fintech MoneySquare announced a rollout of passkey authentication for customer logins, following guidance from Japan’s Financial Services Agency and the Japan Securities Association. At the
Software supply‑chain & AI attacks on dev ecosystems
34 clusters · 97 sources · last updated
Latest: Google Passkey Security Flaw Exposes Accounts to Malware
Supply‑chain compromises continue to spread across JavaScript, Python, Rust and PHP ecosystems, targeting AI‑focused developers and cloud‑credential stores. The Mini Shai‑Hulud campaign, linked to TeamPCP, poisoned over
Hermes AI Agent security and deployment
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Hermes Agent AI framework used for autonomous cyber attacks
In late July 2026, guidance was released on operating the Hermes Agent on virtual private servers, outlining minimum resource requirements and detailing how corporate firewalls can block the agent’s traffic. The advice f
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