Cybersecurity articles tagged #Authentication on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/belgium-eid-authentication-rce-via-browser-extension-flawshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/belgium-eid-authentication-rce-via-browser-extension-flawsSevere vulnerabilities in a key browser extension fully compromised Belgium's eID authentication trust framework, exposing citizen accounts to remote code execution.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:14 GMTAuthenticationRCEBrowser ExtensionVulnerabilityeIDhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/pass-ta-key-attacks-hijack-google-synced-passkeys-on-windowshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/pass-ta-key-attacks-hijack-google-synced-passkeys-on-windowsResearchers uncover Pass-ta-key attack methods that allow malware to hijack passkey-protected accounts on Windows without user interaction.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:21:16 GMTMalwareCredential TheftAuthenticationWindowsGooglehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/bypassing-identity-verification-mitigating-phishing-mfa-fatiguehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/bypassing-identity-verification-mitigating-phishing-mfa-fatigueAttackers exploit weak identity verification through phishing, MFA fatigue, and social engineering. Learn best practices to secure access.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:16:10 GMTIdentity VerificationMFAPhishingMFA FatigueSocial EngineeringAuthenticationAccess Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-releases-oob-updates-to-fix-windows-server-boot-issueshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-releases-oob-updates-to-fix-windows-server-boot-issuesMicrosoft issues emergency out-of-band updates to resolve critical authentication failures and boot loops caused by the April 2026 security patches.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:53:35 GMTWindows ServerOut of Band UpdateActive DirectoryPatch ManagementAuthenticationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/honeypot-data-analysis-predictable-year-and-season-password-patternshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/honeypot-data-analysis-predictable-year-and-season-password-patternsSANS ISC research reveals how attackers exploit predictable password patterns, such as years and seasons, driven by outdated rotation policies.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:43:49 GMTPassword SecurityHoneypot AnalysisCredential StuffingSANS ISCAuthenticationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/emerging-xr-authentication-skull-vibrations-for-identityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/emerging-xr-authentication-skull-vibrations-for-identityEmerging research suggests skull vibration harmonics from vital signs could serve as a novel authentication method for VR, AR, and MR headsets, offering unique identity…Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:18:59 GMTXR HeadsetsAuthenticationBiometricsVirtual RealityAugmented RealityMixed RealitySkull VibrationsIdentity Verificationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/digital-trust-under-siege-preparing-for-ai-and-quantum-threatshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/digital-trust-under-siege-preparing-for-ai-and-quantum-threatsExplore how AI-driven identities and quantum computing advancements necessitate a fundamental re-evaluation of digital trust frameworks, impacting authentication and…Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:58 GMTAIQuantum ComputingDigital TrustAuthenticationEncryptionCybersecurity Strategyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/kb5079473-update-breaks-microsoft-account-sign-ins-on-windows-11https://runtimerebel.com/blog/kb5079473-update-breaks-microsoft-account-sign-ins-on-windows-11Microsoft confirms the KB5079473 March update for Windows 11 disrupts sign-ins for Teams and OneDrive. Technical analysis and remediation for affected systems.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:18:16 GMTKB5079473Windows 11Microsoft TeamsAuthenticationOneDrive