Hackers can gain access to a user’s account and use it anyway they want after an MFA request is authorized. The main objective of such an operation is to bombard the account owner with an unending stream of MFA push notifications in order to make them feel worn out. Over time, this MFA weariness causes the account owner to unintentionally or knowingly authorize the sign-in request in order to discontinue MFA push alerts. Here are the steps you can take to defend against Multi Factor Authentication Fatigue Attacks: ..
Steps to Defend Against Multi Factor Authentication Fatigue Attacks
The MFA fatigue attack can be largely reduced by confirming a user’s identity using one of two factors: what the user knows, or what the user owns. ..
A threshold should be set for the number of MFA requests that a user is allowed to make per day.
OTP (one-time password) should be implemented in place of push notification for better security. ..
In order to improve the security of push notifications, we should implement number matching authentication. This would require the end user to click the correct number in order to authenticate.
A proper password policy should ensure that users have unique, secure passwords that they can use only once. This will help to protect your account from unauthorized access and prevent you from being hacked.
Using different passwords for different websites and platforms can help protect your account if one password is compromised. ..
Since most users are unaware that these types of attacks exist, attackers typically target non-technical employees to get into networks. This makes the MFA request and the bogus IT support look real. One of the key requirements to avoiding an MFA fatigue attack is user awareness. ..
Final Words
To help protect your network, we recommend that all organizations enable MFA for all accounts. However, the specifics of how to implement it can be difficult. One common technique is to repeatedly send MFA authorization requests to an employee whose credentials have been compromised until they lose patience and approve the request through their authenticators app. By understanding how attackers are workaround this method, you can better protect your employees and customers.
