SC Media, Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Seven Ways To Harden Our MFA Deployments
When multifactor authentication (MFA) became mainstream, the cybersecurity community embraced the technology as a silver bullet to a generations-old problem.
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IT Security Guru, Thursday, May 1st, 2025
World Password Day 2025: Rethinking Security in the Age of MFA and Passkeys
Despite the rising use of biometrics, passkeys, and identity-based threat detection tools, one thing remains clear: passwords continue to be the frontline defence for digital access and often, the weakest link.
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Security Boulevard, Monday, April 14th, 2025
Adaptive MFA: The Future Of Dynamic Identity Security In 2025
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and remote work becomes the norm, businesses face unprecedented challenges in securing user identities.
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Security Boulevard, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Stopping MFA Fatigue Attacks Before They Start: Securing Your Entry Points
Yet another challenge is undermining the effectiveness of MFA: MFA fatigue attacks. In an MFA fatigue attack (sometimes also referred to as an 'MFA bombing' or 'push bombing' attack), a hacker who already possesses a valid username and password bombards the rightful user with repeated MFA login approval requests until the user, out of confusion or frustration, finally approves one.
more → SC Media, Monday, March 24th, 2025
How Attackers Outsmart MFA In 2025
A recent report from Truffle Security uncovered over 12,000 active API keys and passwords embedded within Common Crawl, a dataset used to train large language models (LLMs).
more → TechTarget, Friday, February 28th, 2025
What Is Multifactor Authentication?
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an IT security technology that requires multiple sources of unique information from independent categories of credentials to verify a user's identity for a login or other transaction.
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IT Security Guru, Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Understanding MFA Fatigue: Why Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Human Behaviour
The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. It's the nature of the beast.
more → Security Boulevard, Friday, February 21st, 2025
Google Cloud's Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?
Google Cloud recently announced that it will require all users to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) by the end of 2025, joining other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in mandating this critical security measure.
more → techradar, Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
MFA Alone Won't Protect You In 2025: The New Cybersecurity Imperative
MFA's limitations expose vulnerabilities as phishing tactics evolve in 2025
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Security Boulevard, Monday, December 9th, 2024
AWS Makes Significant Progress On Driving MFA Adoption
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reporting that since last April more than 750,000 root user accounts on its AWS Organizations console for managing access to cloud services have enabled multifactor authentication (MFA).
more → SC Media, Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Here's What To Know About Google Cloud Mandating MFA By End Of 2025
Google announced earlier this month that it will enforce mandatory multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud users by the end of 2025. According to Google, 70% of its users already have MFA enabled, an encouraging stat, but this new mandate promises to usher all Google Cloud customers into a new era of improved cybersecurity.
more → SC Media, Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
How To Incentivize - Not Just Mandate - MFA
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adoption remains low, even though the technology has a proven track record of preventing several types of cyberattacks. In fact, one study found that MFA prevented 100% of automated attacks, 96% of bulk phishing attacks, and 76% of targeted attacks.
more → SC Media, Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
The Rise Of Phishing-Resistant MFA And What It Means For A Passwordless Future
The adoption rate of phishing-resistant forms of multi-factor authentication (MFA) such as WebAuthn hardware keys, device-based passkeys and Okta's own FastPass nearly doubled in 2023, a study of Okta workplace users finds. But their overall usage rate is still very small.
more → Security Boulevard, Thursday, November 7th, 2024
MFA Vulnerabilities, ATO, and the Importance of Password Security
In a world obsessed with next-gen security, it's almost ironic that the most effective cyberattacks are the simplest. 
more → SC World, Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Why You Should Deploy Modern Multi-Factor Authentication
No right-thinking organization should rely on passwords alone for user authentication. We all know that passwords can be reused, cracked or phished.
more → VentureBeat, Monday, November 4th, 2024
Identity Management In 2025: 4 Ways Security Teams Can Address Gaps And Risks
While 99% of businesses plan to invest more in security, only 52% have fully implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA), and only 41% adhere to the principle of least privilege in access management.
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Security Boulevard, Thursday, October 31st, 2024
How SSO and MFA Improves Identity Access Management (IAM)
Scaling organizations face numerous challenges when managing user identities and access to various applications and systems across their growing estate.
more → Security Boulevard, Friday, October 18th, 2024
Understanding the Importance of MFA: A Comprehensive Guide
Protecting digital identities is essential for individuals and organizations in a world where cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. If anything has proven to boost security massively, it has to be the proper utilization of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
more → Security Boulevard, Thursday, October 17th, 2024
MFA Compromise: The Mechanics Behind This Escalating Threat Vector
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) was once perceived as a powerful defense tactic - a silver bullet that made your organization more secure.
more → IT Security Guru, Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Keeper Security Cybersecurity Action Month: The Importance Of MFA
In week three of Cybersecurity Action Month, Keeper encourages individuals and organisations to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible
more → Security Boulevard, Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Today's 'Good Enough MFA' Should Be Phishing-Resistant
In today's world, we can't escape the daily headlines about data breaches, hacks, and cyberattacks. It's everywhere we look. And, when it comes to multifactor authentication (MFA), the old saying 'I don't have to be faster than the bear, I just need to be faster than the other guy,' applies.
more → SC Media, Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Experts Say MFA Is No Longer Enough For Enterprises
The UK's cyber watchdog says that companies need to be more mindful with how they handle their multi-factor authentication.
more → Security Boulevard, Monday, September 16th, 2024
What Is Phishing-Resistant MFA And How Does It Work?
Phishing, despite its somewhat innocuous name, remains one of the foremost security threats facing businesses today. Improved awareness by the public and controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) have failed to stem the tide.
more → DARKReading, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
The Silver Bullet Of MFA Was Never Enough
There is no such thing as a silver bullet in cybersecurity. No, not even multifactor authentication.
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Security Boulevard, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Can Reduce Your Cyber Attacks Risk?
Did it ever cross your mind to ask if your password can defend your sensitive info on the web all by itself? In the digital world of today, where cyber threats are rapidly developing, the traditional way of protecting the system with single password has become more and more insecure.
more → techradar.pro, Friday, August 16th, 2024
Why MFA Alone Isn't Enough: The Crucial Role Of Security Awareness Training
MFA is not infallible and should be complemented by additional defense
more → Security Boulevard, Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
Is Your MFA Broken?
Multifactor authentication (MFA) has formally been around for more than two decades, gaining the most traction in the mid-2000s. At the most basic level, MFA is 'something you know (a password),' 'something you are (a unique biometric or behavioral characteristic),' and 'something you have' (a token or security key) to verify an identity.
more → SC Media, Thursday, June 27th, 2024
Why MFA Alone Will No Longer Suffice
Account takeover attacks have become top of mind for today's security leaders, and it's clear why: if gone undetected, these incidents can lead to significant financial losses, business disruption, and reputational damage.
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HelpNet Security, Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Only 45% Of Organizations Use MFA To Protect Against Fraud
Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren't taking full advantage.
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Security Boulevard, Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Google Makes Implementing 2FA Simpler
Google is making it easier for users to implement two-factor authentication (2FA) for their personal or business Workspace accounts. This is part of the company's larger push for users to adopt stronger verification methods, whether it's multi-factor authentication (MFA) or passwordless tools like biometrics or passkeys.
more → Professional Security, Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Potential pitfalls of MFA as passwords fade
The password is hanging on by a thread. It was a simple password reset request to a service desk that led to the major ransomware attack on MGM in 2023.
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HelpNet Security, Monday, April 22nd, 2024
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), And Why Is It Important?
Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures.
more → SternX, Thursday, March 14th, 2024
How To Enable Multi-Factor Authentication: Comprehensive Guide
Cyber threats are a persistent concern, and the consequences of account breaches can be severe. From financial losses to identity theft and data breaches, the risks are far too significant to ignore. Fortunately, multi-factor authentication (MFA) offers a robust solution to safeguard your online accounts, providing an additional layer of security beyond traditional passwords.
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Sternx, Monday, March 11th, 2024
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): What Are Its Benefits?
In today's digital age, securing your online accounts and sensitive information is more crucial than ever. As cyber threats continue to evolve, traditional password-based authentication methods are no longer enough to safeguard your data.
more → Security Boulevard, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
How To Adopt Phishing-Resistant MFA
In a recent blog post, we discussed what phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) is and why it matters. In this post, we discuss how organizations should go about adopting unphishable authentication.
more → DARKReading, Friday, February 16th, 2024
Like Seat Belts and Airbags, 2FA Must Be Mandatory ASAP
One of the worst hacks in history demonstrated that any online service must force its users to adopt at least two-factor authentication. This must be applied everywhere ASAP as a public safety measure.
more → techradar, Friday, February 9th, 2024
MFA Isn't Always Keeping Businesses Safe From Cyberattack
Despite deploying MFA, businesses are still getting hacked
more → Loginradius, Monday, February 5th, 2024
Key Differences Between Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Two-factor authentication and multi-factor authentication are often used interchangeably; however, that's not the case. Both authentication methods aim to strengthen security protocols and fortify security, but they differ. With this blog, let's understand more about MFA security and 2FA vs MFA debate
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techradar pro, Friday, January 26th, 2024
Multi-Factor Authentication Suffers From Three Major Weaknesses
Security weaknesses of multi-factor authentication
more → HelpNet Security, Friday, January 19th, 2024
Out With The Old And In With The Improved: MFA Needs A Revamp
From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company's data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can result in devastating consequences, making it key for leaders in the industry to proactively think about threats.
more → VIAKOO, Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
Confessions On MFA And Security Best Practices
The last couple weeks have brought a few discussions on the topic of multifactor authentication or MFA (sometimes also referred to as 2FA or two factor authentication).
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SmallBiz, Wednesday, January 10th, 2024
Exploring The Benefits Of Multi-Factor Authentication For Security
I understand that security is a top priority for you. That's why I want to talk about multi-factor authentication (MFA) benefits, a security protocol that requires multiple methods of verification from independent categories of credentials.
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techradar.com, Thursday, December 28,2023
I'Ve Had Enough Of Password Frustrations - Here's How I'm Finally Fixing Them In 2024
It's time to finally tame those pesky passwords this year
more → SmallBiz, Monday, December 25,2023
Best Practices In Multi-Factor Authenication For Enhanced Security
Imagine standing at the entrance to a vault where your most valuable possessions are stored. The door doesn't open with just one key; you need several to unlock it. That's the essence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in a nutshell.
more → TechTarget, Thursday, December 7,2023
What Is Adaptive Multifactor Authentication (Adaptive MFA)?
Adaptive multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism intended to authenticate and authorize users through a variety of contextual authentication factors. Adaptive MFA essentially poses different sets of authentication requirements based on the user group attempting to access the application or data, as well as the risk profile or risk level involved in those users' access. Adaptive MFA is sometimes called risk-based authentication.
more → ENZOIC, Tuesday, December 5,2023
Debunking MFA Myths: How to Stay Secure
When discussing authentication security, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been widely touted as a linchpin for securing digital assets. However, as recent trends and reports suggest, MFA, while significant, is not the panacea it's often perceived to be.
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SearchSecurity, Friday, December 1,2023
How To Solve 2 MFA Challenges: SIM Swapping And MFA Fatigue
While MFA improves account security, attacks still exploit it. Learn about two MFA challenges -- SIM swapping and MFA fatigue -- and how to mitigate them.
more → SearchSecurity, Friday, December 1,2023
5 MFA Implementation Tips For Organizations
Organizations need to protect user accounts from malicious attackers. IAM expert Marco Fanti offers tips organizations can use when implementing MFA.
more → Sectigo, Friday, November 10,2023
Top 8 Weaknesses in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA makes it significantly harder for cybercriminals to access a company's digital assets. To successfully break into a system, aside from the username-password combination, an attacker would need access to certain devices, knowledge of security answers, biometric data, or more.
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IT Security Guru, Thursday, October 26,2023
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) And Why Should You Use It?
Ah, the Internet: a treasure trove of memes, cat videos, and-let's be honest-some stuff you'd rather keep under wraps. Security is crucial, but let's face it, a password like 'Fluffy123' won't fool anyone for long. So how do you beef up your digital fortress? Enter Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA for short.
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