The MFA you have isn’t the MFA you think you have
Summary
While multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of reducing account takeover risk, its effectiveness is being undermined by the methods used to implement it. Many organizations rely on less secure MFA methods like push notifications and SMS OTPs, which are vulnerable to attacks such as push fatigue and SIM swapping.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article highlights that common MFA implementations are being defeated by attackers, posing a significant risk to defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to move beyond simply checking for MFA enablement and instead focus on the strength of the MFA methods implemented. Attackers are increasingly targeting the human element and exploiting the weaknesses of push notifications and SMS-based OTPs.