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Why Resetting Passwords No Longer Stops Attackers

Dark Reading
· July 27, 2026

AI summary

Attackers are changing their tactics from stealing passwords to stealing sessions and tokens, which allows them to bypass multifactor authentication controls. This shift means that simply resetting passwords is no longer an effective way to stop attackers. Organizations need to expand their security measures beyond just login security. They must now also protect authenticated sessions to prevent unauthorized access. This new approach is necessary to counter the evolving threat landscape.

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