The Password Problem: Why We Need A Passwordless World
Okta, July 11,2025
When a recent news story circulated about billions of passwords leakingopens in a new tab onto the Internet, IT administrators everywhere likely let out a groan.
Credential theft remains a key challenge facing businesses. In this case, multiple reportsopens in a new tab have stated that this reported exposure is likely just a collection of previously compromised credentials. But whether the credentials were new or not, the incident is a stark reminder of how pervasive credential theft is and the importance of providing other forms of authentication.