Human weaknesses are a rich target for phishing attacks. Making humans click “Don’t Allow” over and over again in a phone prompt that can’t be skipped is an angle some iCloud attackers are taking—and ...
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supposed to keep your accounts safe, but when you’re hit with prompt after prompt, it gets easy to stop paying attention. That's when mistakes happen. Hackers know ...
The rapid advancement of technology in all industries has led to the threat of ever-increasing cyberattacks that target businesses, governments, and individuals alike. A common threat targeting ...
There is a new wave of infections spreading throughout the world that has nothing to do with COVID or, for that matter, any other physical disease. Called multifactor authentication fatigue, it’s ...
Like a fly buzzing around your head at 3 a.m., persistent requests from multifactor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks are keeping security professionals awake at night. However, while silenced ...
Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature. In this scenario, a target’s Apple ...
Adam is the author of the AdamtheAutomator.com blog, and works as a Microsoft systems administrator specializing in the Microsoft System Center suite and PowerShell automation. Multifactor ...
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an extra security step that helps protect your online accounts. When you log in, MFA asks you to confirm it’s really you, often by sending a code to your phone, ...
Adam Bertram is a 20-year IT veteran, blogger and freelance writer. Follow him on the social platform X @adbertram. Multifactor authentication is a must for defending against cyberattacks at colleges ...