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New Passkey Vulnerability and WebKit Leaks Highlight Security Risks

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Researchers from Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks have identified a new vulnerability in passwordless authentication methods, dubbed "Pass the Passkey." This attack surface could potentially compromise user security in systems relying on passkeys. Separately, a security flaw has been discovered in WebKit, impacting iCloud Private Relay and proxy browsers by exposing IP and DNS information. AI

IMPACT These findings highlight potential security weaknesses in authentication and privacy technologies, urging developers and users to stay informed about emerging threats.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains two distinct security research findings related to authentication and network privacy.

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New Passkey Vulnerability and WebKit Leaks Highlight Security Risks

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Article URL: https:// unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/pa sswordless-authentication-security-

    Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Article URL: https:// unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/pa sswordless-authentication-security-risks/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9176644 Points: 7 # Comments: 3 https:// unit42.paloaltonet…

    LINKS unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/passwordless-… unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/packer-as-a-s…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay Article URL: https:// mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-pr oxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-le

    IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay Article URL: https:// mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-pr oxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-leak/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9176697 Points: 4 # Comments: 0 https:// mysk.blog/2026/08/04/…

    LINKS mysk.blog/…/webkit-proxy-icloud-private-r…

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