Rethink Authentication To Remove The Burden On Users
ComputerWeekly, Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
The rise of AI powered threats and non-human identities will push an already strained identity security model over the edge
Attackers exploit human nature, making authentication a prime target. The Snowflake data breach is a clear example - hackers used stolen customer credentials, many which lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA), to breach several customer accounts, steal sensitive data and reportedly extort dozens of companies. This incident highlights how one seemingly small, compromised credential can have severe consequences.