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Passwords are the weak point in most businesses.

People reuse them across accounts, write them on sticky notes, and type them into convincing fake login pages without realizing it.

Passkeys are the technology built to replace passwords, and they fix the parts that cause the most trouble.

A passkey lets you sign in with the same fingerprint, face scan, or PIN you already use to unlock your phone or laptop. There's no password to type, so there's nothing for an attacker to steal, guess, or trick out of you.

Let's look at what passkeys are, why they're so much harder to attack than passwords, and whether your business should start using them.

MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in.

After you sign in, your browser keeps you logged in using a session token (often stored as a cookie). It’s the digital version of a wristband at an event: once you’ve been checked, the wristband proves you belong there. If an attacker steals that wristband, they may not need to beat your MFA prompt at all.

That’s the core of session cookie hijacking. The attacker isn’t “cracking” MFA. They’re skipping it by replaying your already authenticated session.

This isn’t a reason to stop using MFA. It’s a reason to stop treating MFA as the finish line.

For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape has evolved, making some older methods less effective.

The most common form of MFA, four- or six-digit codes sent via SMS, is convenient and familiar, and it’s certainly better than relying on passwords alone. However, SMS is an outdated technology, and cybercriminals have developed reliable ways to bypass it. For organizations handling sensitive data, SMS-based MFA is no longer sufficient. It’s time to adopt the next generation of phishing-resistant MFA to stay ahead of today’s attackers.

Is Your Small Business Protected from Cyberattacks?

Nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, many of which rely on weak or outdated security. One of the most effective and affordable ways to improve your protection is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)—a simple upgrade that can make it much harder for hackers to access your systems. At Norco Tech, we help small businesses like yours implement MFA quickly and efficiently. Here's what you need to know.

The password isn’t nearly as secure as it used to be. Hackers have begun to take advantage of extremely powerful solutions designed to brute force their way into accounts by using software to rapidly guessing thousands of passwords per second, making it extraordinarily difficult to prepare yourself for them.

What’s the best way to guarantee that passwords aren’t going to be the downfall of your company? A great start is by taking a close look at password best practices and two-factor authentication.