How Hackers Bypass Multifactor Authentication

Cybersecurity Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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As strong as multifactor authentication is, it's not perfect. Here's how hackers are bypassing MFA — and what you can do about it.
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Multifactor authentication is strong but can still be bypassed. Hackers use phishing, MFA fatigue, SIM jacking, session hijacking, and even brute force to bypass MFA. To protect against these threats, be sure to choose the right kind of MFA, use time-based OTPs, restrict and monitor login attempts, and train against social engineering.