Why Phishing Is Still The #1 Threat – And Why Passwords Make It Worse
Phishing-resistant MFA explained — why passwords amplify phishing risk, what the Verizon DBIR shows, and how phishing-proof authentication stops modern attacks.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a core control for stopping credential-based attacks. Coverage of MFA methods, push and SMS limitations, FIDO2 and passkeys, and the configuration and rollout decisions IT teams use to protect SaaS, VPN, and admin access at scale.
Phishing-resistant MFA explained — why passwords amplify phishing risk, what the Verizon DBIR shows, and how phishing-proof authentication stops modern attacks.
Case study: Kensington Legal Partners replaced token-based 2FA with Everykey proximity authentication — cutting IT overhead, costs, and login friction.
Case study: Stonebridge Capital replaced legacy password management with Everykey proximity-based auth — stronger security, less IT burden, seamless access.
Passkeys explained — public key cryptography, phishing resistance, and how FIDO2-based passkeys are replacing passwords across major platforms and services.
Password managers and passkeys explained — how combining both tools bridges the transition to passwordless authentication and maximizes your account security.