The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) highlights that credential theft remains a primary cybersecurity threat, with attackers often opting for the easiest access route through stolen credentials, despite significant spending on digital infrastructure security. The report, analyzing over 22,000 incidents, underscores the persistent vulnerability of traditional authentication methods, such as passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA), which are increasingly bypassed by sophisticated techniques like prompt bombing and token theft. Infostealer malware is on the rise, capable of harvesting credentials and sensitive data from various platforms, exacerbating the risk of breaches. The DBIR suggests that transitioning to passwordless solutions, such as phishing-resistant passkeys, could offer a more secure alternative, as evidenced by Microsoft's adoption of passwordless accounts. While implementing passkeys can be resource-intensive, solutions like Descope simplify the integration process, enabling organizations to enhance their authentication systems and mitigate risks associated with credential abuse and MFA bypass.