2FA Isn’t Secure - Here’s What You Need Instead!

Introduction to recent hacking incidents involving companies like Uber, Twilio, and Reddit due to employee account access vulnerabilities despite using multi-factor authentication methods.

Exploration of the advantages of using hardware security keys over traditional authentication methods like codes and biometrics in preventing account breaches.

Overview of different types of authentication methods including passwords, PIN codes, biometrics, and two-factor authentication via text messages or emails.

Discussion on the security concerns related to biometric sensors and the importance of secure implementation for enhanced protection against unauthorized access.

Explanation of the superiority of hardware keys over codes in safeguarding against account breaches by eliminating the risk of code theft.

Explanation of various authentication methods such as behavioral and location-based authentication to enhance account security measures.

Detailed account of the hacking incident targeting Reddit employees and the vulnerabilities in their two-factor authentication system leading to unauthorized access to internal networks.

Explanation of the security features of Yubikeys and the importance of treating hardware keys with the same level of security as physical keys to prevent unauthorized access.

Explanation of the FIDO2 authentication standard used in hardware keys and the necessity of physical interaction with the key for secure access to accounts.