
Cyber Attacks
Multi-Factor Authentication: Real Benefits and Hidden Failure Modes
Multi-factor authentication stops stolen passwords but fails if the second factor is intercepted or if the user is coerced into bypassing it.
Everything Firewall Scoop has reported about multi-factor authentication: 2 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.

Multi-factor authentication stops stolen passwords but fails if the second factor is intercepted or if the user is coerced into bypassing it.

Attackers do not need to crack your password; they simply test whether your old, leaked credentials still work on other services you use.