Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the constant flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app?

We understand the frustration. But guess what? Cybercriminals feel the same way, and they’re exploiting what’s known as “MFA fatigue” to target your valuable business data.

MFA is vital for ensuring the security of your data. It adds an extra layer of protection to your apps and accounts by requiring you to verify your identity using multiple methods, such as a password and a code sent to your phone.

However, the incessant alerts can be quite daunting.

Attackers capitalize on this by bombarding employees with a relentless stream of MFA notifications, often at odd hours. Their aim? To push someone into authenticating a login attempt out of frustration, fatigue, or simply to stop the notifications.

But fear not! There’s a new ally in the battle against MFA fatigue: Microsoft Authenticator. It has introduced a feature called number matching, which ensures that your MFA notification corresponds to the correct login attempt. This effectively thwarts cyber criminals from taking advantage of notification fatigue.

Here’s how number matching works…

When you receive an MFA notification, the app displays a randomly generated number. You need to enter this number to authenticate the login attempt and prove that you’re not a cybercriminal attempting to breach your business data.

And that’s not all! Microsoft Authenticator also supports biometric authentication, allowing you to use your face, fingerprint, or other unique physical features to verify your identity and counter the threat of MFA fatigue attacks.

With these enhanced security measures in place, your business can stay one step ahead of cyber criminals and ensure better protection of your sensitive data.

If you’re already using Microsoft Authenticator, you’re good to go! Just ensure that your app is up-to-date, and you’ll have the added protection.

If you’re using a different MFA system and want to explore options for enhancing your security or simplifying the process, we’re here to assist you. Reach out to us, and let’s strengthen your defenses against cyber threats.