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“The MFA Illusion: Why It’s Not a Silver Bullet”
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MFA Stops Basic Attacks, Not Targeted Ones
While MFA blocks password-only breaches, modern phishing kits and man-in-the-middle tools can bypass it — especially with SMS or app-based push fatigue.
Push Fatigue Attacks Are Now Commonplace
Attackers spam users with MFA push notifications until they accept out of habit or frustration. Users treat security prompts like pop-ups — and that’s a problem.
SIM Swapping Still Works Against SMS-Based MFA
Phone numbers can be hijacked. Once an attacker owns the line, they intercept codes, reset passwords, and hijack accounts. Telecom isn’t a security layer.
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Legacy Apps Break MFA Enforcement
Many older systems don’t support MFA at all. Attackers know which apps bypass protections and target them first — especially VPNs and internal tools.
MFA Tokens Get Stolen via Reverse Proxies
Phishing sites now proxy login flows in real time, capturing credentials and MFA codes. Users don’t realize they’re on fake sites — and MFA doesn’t save them.
Strong MFA = Phishing-Resistant MFA
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