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MFA Bypass 101
How Cybercriminals Combine Attack Methods and Stolen Identity Data to Sidestep Multi-Factor Authentication
Microsoft famously stated that user accounts are “more than 99.2% less likely to be compromised if you use MFA.” While there is little doubt MFA (multi-factor authentication) is an effective deterrent against cyber attacks, it’s not a magic bullet.
In this guide, SpyCloud examines the human weaknesses and technological pain points in MFA to show how the most basic personal identifiers are being used to gain a foothold in users’ computers and wreak havoc. Educating your users on basic cyber hygiene while monitoring for compromised credentials and session cookies within your network can ensure you’re getting the most from your MFA investment.
We explain:
- How breached passwords, session cookies, and PII fuel criminals’ ability to circumvent MFA
- Common MFA bypass methods in plain English, including how bad actors are using cookie hijacking and phishing for attacks
- Preventative methods to use in a layered cybersecurity program in addition to MFA
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