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“The MFA Gap: Where Authentication Still Fails”
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MFA Fatigue Attacks Exploit Human Behavior
Attackers trigger repeated MFA prompts until users approve out of habit or annoyance. This tactic bypasses protections without technical exploits. It’s social engineering at the push-notification layer.
Legacy Protocols Don’t Support Modern MFA
Old email clients and VPNs still rely on basic auth. These services often bypass MFA entirely. Attackers seek out legacy gaps that persist inside “secured” environments.
MFA Enrollment Is Spotty and Incomplete
Not all employees are enrolled — and contractors, interns, or vendors get exemptions. These accounts become targets of least resistance. Partial coverage creates total risk.
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MFA Tokens Can Be Phished in Real-Time
Reverse proxy phishing sites capture both password and OTP in a single flow. Victims never know they gave up access. Adversaries use the credentials instantly before the token expires.
Device-Based MFA Can Be Spoofed or Cloned
Attackers intercept OTPs via malware, SIM swaps, or clipboard scraping. Some phones are rooted or jailbroken, making secure token storage unreliable. Hardware presence ≠ hardware trust.
“MFA Required” Doesn’t Mean “MFA Enforced”
Policies claim MFA is mandatory, but enforcement fails in practice. Admin accounts, service accounts, and fallback flows bypass enforcement. Audits often reveal more exceptions than rules.
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