Are passkeys vulnerable to browser-based attacks?

Researchers from SquareX said they were able to compromise passkeys through browser #vulnerabilities. The researchers presented their findings at Def Con 33, showing attackers can use #malicious extensions or scripts to intercept passkey workflows, making fraudulent passkey prompts appear legitimate. But security experts have criticized the research, saying it demonstrates a misunderstanding of the FIDO specifications and security principles.

Full Story: TechRadar (8/28)

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/researchers-reveal-that-passkeys-are-not-as-safe-as-we-think-they-are-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Self preservation in Action

Experts will always deny what is obvious to protect their decisions in this false security playing field.

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