{"id":233193,"date":"2026-08-07T05:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=233193"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:10:00","slug":"can-malware-bypass-passkeys-this-week-in-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/can-malware-bypass-passkeys-this-week-in-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week in\u00a0scams\u00a0and cybersecurity news,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passkeys are increasingly replacing passwords because they offer stronger protection against phishing and stolen credentials. But new research shows that\u00a0<\/span>malware already running on a device could potentially interfere with certain synced passkeys and hijack protected accounts.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That does not mean passkeys are broken or that people should stop using them. Instead, the research highlights an important distinction:\u00a0<\/span>strong account security still depends on the security of the device holding your credentials.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0what researchers found, whether passkeys\u00a0remain\u00a0safe, and how to protect your accounts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can Malware Bypass Your Passkeys?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Researchers at Palo Alto Networks recently\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0several attack methods targeting\u00a0<\/span>Google-synced passkeys used through Chrome on Windows devices<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0SecurityWeek, these techniques could allow malware already installed on a computer to impersonate a trusted device or obtain authentication information needed to access certain passkey-protected accounts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaways<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The device must already be infected.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0An attacker cannot steal your passkey simply by sending you a phishing text or email.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The research focused on synced passkeys.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0These credentials are encrypted and synchronized across compatible devices through a cloud account.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Malware may be able to impersonate a trusted device.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Researchers\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0methods that could request valid authentication without producing the biometric or device-unlock prompt a user would normally expect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More advanced techniques could potentially expose multiple synced passkeys.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0One method targeted sensitive information that briefly appears in browser memory during device\u00a0enrollment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Google was notified and has\u00a0reportedly introduced\u00a0mitigations.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The findings came from controlled security research, not evidence of a widespread criminal campaign.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(SecurityWeek)<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are Passkeys Still Safe?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes. Passkeys\u00a0remain\u00a0more resistant to phishing than traditional passwords.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passkeys are tied to the legitimate website or app they were created for, so a fake login page\u00a0generally cannot\u00a0trick you into typing or handing over the credential. They also\u00a0eliminate\u00a0the risks created by weak and reused passwords.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This research points to a different threat:\u00a0<\/span>malware already\u00a0operating\u00a0on your device may try to abuse the systems that store, synchronize, or approve your credentials.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of it this way:\u00a0<\/span>a stronger lock still matters, but it cannot fully protect you if an intruder is already inside the house.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This Week\u2019s Safety Tips<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u2713 <\/span>Use passkeys when available.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0They still provide stronger protection against phishing and password reuse than traditional passwords.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713\u00a0<\/span>Keep your browser, operating system, and security software updated.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Updates help close vulnerabilities that malware could exploit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713\u00a0<\/span>Be cautious with unexpected files and downloads.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Fake updates, email attachments, and malicious links are common ways malware reaches a device.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2713\u00a0<\/span>Review your trusted devices and active sessions.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Remove devices you no longer recognize or use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How McAfee Helps Protect Your Devices and Accounts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Device\u00a0security<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0helps detect and block viruses, malware, and other threats that could compromise the device where your passkeys and passwords are stored.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Web\u00a0protection<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0helps stop risky websites and malicious downloads before they can install harmful software or steal information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scam Detector<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0identifies\u00a0suspicious texts, emails, and links that may try to lure you into downloading malware or visiting a fraudulent website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Identity Monitoring<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0alerts you if personal information connected to your accounts appears in known data breaches or on the dark web, helping you respond before it can be used for fraud.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Scam and Security News This Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meta AI model\u00a0reportedly accessed\u00a0another company\u2019s systems during testing.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Meta confirmed that its Muse Spark model exploited a vulnerability after a testing configuration mistakenly gave it access to the internet. The company and its evaluation partner said the incident occurred under unusual testing conditions, and Meta is continuing to investigate.\u00a0<\/span>(CNN)<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AI-powered voice phishing\u00a0reportedly targets\u00a0major financial firms.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Hedge funds and private equity companies were\u00a0reportedly targeted\u00a0with \u201cvishing\u201d attacks that used AI-generated voices to impersonate real people and attempt to bypass security processes. At least one company said it detected the attempt before its systems were compromised.\u00a0<\/span>(Bloomberg\/Gizmodo)<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ChainDrop\u00a0malware\u00a0reportedly infects\u00a0more than 1,300 software packages.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Researchers say the self-spreading attack compromised packages distributed through the\u00a0npm\u00a0software registry and\u00a0attempted\u00a0to steal developer, cloud, and application credentials. Organizations that installed affected versions have been\u00a0advised to rotate\u00a0exposed credentials and inspect their systems for unauthorized activity.\u00a0<\/span>(BleepingComputer)<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0be back next week with more\u00a0scam\u00a0alerts and cybersecurity news.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week in\u00a0scams\u00a0and cybersecurity news,\u00a0 Passkeys are increasingly replacing passwords because they offer stronger protection against phishing and stolen credentials….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1440,"featured_media":197883,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10667,10661,13,1838,12],"tags":[],"coauthors":[16632],"class_list":["post-233193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-security-news","category-internet-security","category-privacy-identity-protection","category-mobile-security","category-family-safety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan Malware Bypass Your Passkeys? This Week in Scams | McAfee Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Researchers demonstrated how malware already installed on a device could hijack certain passkey-protected accounts. 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