Have you ever felt frustrated by a flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app?
Well, cybercriminals have too. They're taking advantage of "MFA fatigue" while trying to gain access to your sensitive business data.
Today, MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. While it adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by asking you to verify your identity in two or more ways, i.e., a password and a code sent to your phone.
The constant alerts can be overwhelming, in any case.
Attackers know this and will bombard their target – typically at night – with constant MFA requests. It's more likely that someone will authenticate a login attempt out of frustration to get the notifications to stop.
But, soon, there will be a new weapon in the fight against MFA fatigue.
The Microsoft Authenticator has introduced number matching to ensure your MFA notification is from the correct login attempt, preventing cyber criminals from taking advantage of notification fatigue.
So, how does number matching work?
The app will display a randomly generated number when you receive the MFA notification. You need to respond with this number to authenticate the login and prove you're not a cybercriminal trying to access your business data.
That's not all. Microsoft Authenticator will also allow for biometric authentication. So, you can use your face, a fingerprint, or some other unique physical features to prove your identity while combating the threat of MFA fatigue attacks.
With these security measures, your business can avoid cyber criminals and better protect sensitive data.
If you already use Microsoft Authenticator, number matching is ready to use. Just make sure your app is up-to-date, and you'll be protected.
If you use another MFA system and want to improve your cybersecurity, we can help. Get in touch.
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