Multi-Factor Fatigue
Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app?
Well, cybercriminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data.
MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. It adds an extra layer of security to your apps and accounts by asking you to verify your identity in two or more ways, such as a password and a code sent to your phone.
The constant alerts can be overwhelming.
Attackers know this and will bombard employees – sometimes at night – with constant MFA notifications. This makes it more likely that someone will authenticate a login attempt through frustration, tiredness, or to get the notifications to stop.
But now there’s a new weapon in the fight against MFA fatigue.
Microsoft Authenticator has introduced number matching to ensure your MFA notification is from the correct login attempt, preventing cyber criminals from taking advantage of notification fatigue.
How does number matching work?
When you receive an MFA notification, the app will display a randomly generated number. You need to input this number to authenticate the login attempt and prove you’re not a cybercriminal trying to access your business data.
That’s not all. Microsoft Authenticator also allows for biometric authentication. You can use your face, fingerprint, or other unique physical features to prove your identity and combat the threat of MFA fatigue attacks.
With these security measures, your business can avoid cyber criminals and better protect your sensitive data.
If you already use Microsoft Authenticator, number matching is ready to use. Make sure your app is up-to-date, and you’ll be protected.
If you use another MFA system and want to look at how to improve your security, we can help. Get in touch.
Published with permission from Your Tech Updates.