Why MFA is getting easer to bypass and what to do about it
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Summary
The emergence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) was meant to be the conclusive solution to single-factor authentication problems, as it requires an additional factor beyond just a password.
However, cybercriminals have developed toolkits, such as Tycoon 2FA, Rockstar 2FA, Evilproxy, Greatness, and Mamba 2FA, to bypass this additional security measure.
Toolkits allow attackers to set up proxy servers and phishing pages that trick users into entering their login information, which is then intercepted by the hacker.
The MFA system then sends a one-time passcode to the user’s mobile device, which the user enters, granting the hacker access to the account.
To avoid falling victim to these types of attacks, users should be extra cautious and look for any suspicious activity, such as typosquatted domains, and ensure they type the correct web address into their browser whenever they are signing in.
