Are you feeling besieged by a never-ending wave of notifications stemming from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Interestingly, it’s not just you who is perturbed. Cyber criminals are also vexed by this barrage, and they’re exploiting this ‘MFA fatigue’ to infiltrate your confidential business data.
Undeniably, MFA plays a crucial role in maintaining the security of your data. This security measure amplifies the protection of your applications and accounts by mandating two or more identity verifications, such as a password coupled with a code dispatched to your mobile device. Despite its undeniable utility, the incessant alerts can be somewhat overwhelming.
Cunning attackers are capitalizing on this, deluging employees with an uninterrupted stream of MFA notifications, sometimes even during ungodly hours. This increases the likelihood of an individual inadvertently authorizing a login attempt out of sheer frustration, exhaustion, or just to quell the incessant notifications.
But don’t despair just yet – there’s a fresh tool in our arsenal to combat this MFA fatigue.
Microsoft Authenticator has unveiled a ‘number matching’ feature, crafted to ensure that your MFA notification corresponds to the accurate login attempt. This ingenious step thwarts cyber criminals from leveraging notification fatigue to their advantage.
Wondering how ‘number matching’ functions?
When an MFA notification is delivered, the app exhibits a randomly generated number. Your next move is to key in this number to authorize the login attempt, thereby validating that you’re not a cyber criminal endeavoring to pilfer your business data.
But that’s not all. Microsoft Authenticator also facilitates biometric authentication. This implies you can employ your facial recognition, fingerprint, or other unique physical attributes to affirm your identity and counteract the menace of MFA fatigue attacks.
By integrating these security strategies, your business can always stay one step ahead of cyber criminals and assure improved protection of your sensitive data.
For those who are already utilizing Microsoft Authenticator, the number matching feature is ready for use. All you need to ensure is that your app is up-to-date, guaranteeing you are well-protected.
If you’re using a different MFA system and are considering enhancing or simplifying your security system, we’re here to assist you. Feel free to reach out.
