# Who's really behind the login? AI agents are forcing a rethink

> Digital trust has rested on the simple assumption that behind every login or decision, there is a person. Passwords and multi-factor authentication were built to confirm that whoever was asking had the right access.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/whos-really-behind-the-login-ai-agents-are-forcing-a-rethink?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac39811cc0038c75382f850)
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac39811cc0038c75382f850

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