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# MFA? Game over! Watch your protection collapse – live

Think your MFA setup is foolproof? Watch a live hack bypass traditional authenticators in minutes, and learn why FIDO2 passkeys are your only real defense against session hijacking.

- **Speakers:** [Christoph Menzel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@christoph)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Duration:** 28:30
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100322-mfa-game-over-watch-your-protection-collapse-live
- **Thumbnail URL:** https://customer-goifxnzhrq3d0d54.cloudflarestream.com/32bde270d12d2b4a1d3482350a945575/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg?time=297990ms

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