How Microsoft Authenticator is protecting your accounts while you sleep

Cybercriminals have started to take advantage of "MFA fatigue" to try and gain access to your sensitive business information. The constant alerts can be overwhelming and attackers know this. Attackers have learned to bombard employees, sometimes in the middle of the night, making it more likely someone will authenticate a login attempt through frustration, tiredness, or just to get the notifications to stop.

How Microsoft Authenticator is protecting your accounts

Microsoft Authenticator has introduced number matching as a way of making sure your MFA notification is from the correct login attempt and proving you're not a cybercriminal trying to access your business data.

That's not all. Microsoft Authenticator also allows for biometric authentication, which means you can use your face, fingerprint, or other unique physical features to prove your identity and combat the threat of MFA fatigue attacks.

With these security measures in place, your business can stay ahead of cyber criminals and keep your sensitive data better protected. If you already use Microsoft Authenticator, number matching is ready to use. Simply make sure your app is up-to-date, and you'll be protected.

If you use another MFA system and want to look at how to make your security better or easier, we can help. Get in touch.

Article information from Your Tech Updates.