Why MFA Alone Isn't Enough: The Crucial Role Of Security Awareness Training
techradar.pro, Friday, August 16th, 2024
MFA is not infallible and should be complemented by additional defense
The evolving and sophisticated nature of phishing campaigns has allowed cybersecurity threats via email to penetrate organizations more effectively than ever before. Credential phishing was the threat of choice in 2023, accounting for 91% of active threat reports published. This represented a 67% increase in volume compared to 2022, which can be attributed to the increased effectiveness of cyberattacks that exploit stolen credentials, particularly in environments lacking robust Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).