Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

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Jun 23

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app?

Well, cyber criminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data.

MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. It adds an extra layer of security to your …

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Jun 23

Tech Update: What’s a fatigue attack?

Tags : Cyber Security Fatigue attack MFA

Have you ever received a notification on your phone while you’re sleeping, asking if it’s really you logging into an account?

This is called a fatigue attack. It’s too easy to fall for… and Microsoft Authenticator’s latest feature will help to protect you.

Picture this… you’re fast asleep after a hectic day at work, when …

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