Tag: multi-factor authentication
Why MFA fatigue attacks keep working
MFA was supposed to be a virtual panacea. For a while, it worked well. But attackers found a reliable workaround that requires no sophisticated malware or cryptographic expertise—just patience and an understanding of human behavior. MFA fatigue attacks, also called...
When MFA isn’t enough: The session hijacking problem
Good ol’ MFA. It’s the bane of existence for people who want to log in quickly. For cybersecurity professionals, however, MFA has long been a source of reassurance. But some of that confidence is beginning to fade. For years, organizations...
MFA fatigue continues to be a threat in 2026
MFA fatigue attacks are rising—and succeeding—because users are overwhelmed. Logging in no longer means simply entering a password. It often requires a code sent to a device, scanning a prompt, or approving an authentication request. According to recent Microsoft data,...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips to follow year-round
While Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder for everyone to follow cybersecurity best practices, strong awareness should continue year-round. This month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Alliance released their “Secure Our World” awareness campaign that aims to broadly promote cybersecurity...
Tech Time Warp: Is MFA the brainchild of a digital pirate?
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, organizers have introduced a new evergreen theme: “Secure Our World.” Designed for year-round use, the theme encourages adoption of now-widely available security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). Let’s get into this...
Tech Time Warp: Cracking the code on password safety, at least for now
October 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This National Cybersecurity Alliance-coordinated event is an excellent time to remind colleagues, friends, and family about the important of protecting yourself online. In this week’s Tech Time Warp will look...
Tech Time Warp: Multi-factor authentication is more secure, but who invented it?
The theme of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “See Yourself in Cyber,” focusing on all the ways the human touch is needed for true cybersecurity. One focus for the month is multi-factor authentication (MFA), which keeps technology secure by...
MSPs will need to drive MFA adoption for small businesses
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a critical element of any approach to achieving zero-trust IT security. Yet, a global survey of 1,403 small business owners conducted by the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) finds that more than half still rely only on...
Ask an MSP Expert: Why is multi-factor authentication important?
Q: My customers don’t always understand the importance of multi-factor authentication and other cybersecurity practices. How can my MSP convince them that this is important and what else should we be teaching them? Cybercriminals are constantly adapting their tactics in...
Is two-factor authentication enough? Not without education, experts say
For what seems like a decade or more, two-factor authentication has been the gold standard of cybersecurity. We’re all used to it by now, and it’s one of the most used tools. You don’t build a robust defense without two-factor...
