NECN’s business editor Peter Howe was on the Business Beat to weigh in on Russian hackers who reportedly took 1.2 billion usernames and passwords.

Howe said he looks forward to when cheap thumbprint or retina technology will be available to access online accounts. He thinks that is where the internet security industry will go because it’s the most secure option.

In addition, Howe discussed plans for 75 new Boston liquor licenses, high speed rail plans that appear to be stalled, and Revere tornado victims scheduled to receive SBA assistance.