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This is Emy.
Emy uses many different applications for work.
Emy always enables two-factor authentication to protect her accounts.
Emy chooses passwordless solutions for better security and convenience.
Be smart.
Be like Emy.
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Insight
Authentication Methods
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Single-factor authentication, which relies solely on a password, is now considered an outdated security measure. No matter how complex a password is, it remains vulnerable to various types of attacks, such as credential theft via phishing, brute force attacks, or through the previously mentioned credential stuffing (Episode 2).
For this reason, two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a mandatory standard. When logging in, an additional verification element is required, such as a code generated by an app on your phone, a push notification, or an SMS. This way, even if a hacker manages to obtain your password, they still cannot access your account without the second authentication factor.
However, new phishing technologies are able to steal the second authentication factor. Luckily, the authentication system itself is evolving to provide new alternatives such as passwordless solutions and passkeys.
Passwordless literally means “without a password”. With this technology, it is no longer necessary to remember a complex password: authentication takes place through other, more secure methods, such as biometric recognition (fingerprint, facial recognition) or a physical device (like a smartphone or a USB security key). This system drastically reduces the risk of credential theft, as there are no passwords that can be stolen or guessed.
Passkeys represent the future of online authentication. To authenticate, you just need to unlock your device, even a mobile phone, with your preferred method (biometric or PIN), so that the private key previously saved on your device confirms your identity without being shared.
While these technologies are being tested and optimized for widespread user adoption, remember to always apply 2FA on every login (both corporate and personal) and to always be vigilant about who is requesting your credentials.
Be smart
Be like Emy
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