Episode 147: August 26, 2026

Signal Check · Aug 26, 2026 · 5m

This episode digs into WhatsApp's new multi-device passkey support, hackers hiding phishing pages inside npm mirrors, and a disturbing AI-powered phishing service that calls victims with synthetic voices to steal iPhone unlock codes. Adrian sweeps through the morning's security signals before the rest of the world wakes up. Stories covered: - WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys for Phishing-Resistant Sign-Ins Across iOS and Android (The Hacker News) - https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/whatsapp-adds-multiple-passkeys-for.html - Hackers abuse npm mirrors to host phishing redirect pages…