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Passkey technology adoption and security research

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Passkey security vulnerabilities identified by researchers

Passkey technology has seen widespread adoption, with approximately five million users globally and high consumer awareness. For enterprises, the technology has demonstrated the ability to reduce help-desk tickets relate

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German AI cybersecurity challenges and rising risks

4 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: AI agents drive cybersecurity risks and new autonomous defense solutions

In late July and early August 2026, concerns regarding AI-driven cybersecurity risks intensified in Germany. An Omnissa study revealed that unauthorized employee use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini has increased near

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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

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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

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