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Updated: 4 September 2026, 23:30 BST
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39 New Methods That Compromise Passkey Authentication

Passkeys eliminate many password-based attacks, but researchers have documented 39 methods for compromising authentication built around them. Token explains how attackers can abuse authentication prompts, synced credentials, enrollment, recovery, and other trust boundaries wit...

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New CrowdStrike 'FalconFlank' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges

An anonymous security researcher who uses the "Nightmare Eclipse" handle released a CrowdStrike Falcon zero-day exploit named "FalconFlank" that lets attackers escalate privileges on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]

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Your Employee’s Password Appeared in an Infostealer Log. Now What?

Infostealers can expose far more than passwords, including authenticated sessions that may let attackers bypass MFA. Flare explains how defenders can prioritize compromised identities, determine whether stolen access is still usable, and respond before it leads to account take...

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