Text message authentication the worst way to stop cyber criminals

Multi-factor authentication not fail-safe protection: report

A major New Zealand security firm says multi-factor authentication will not necessarily save you from cyber attacks.

Text message authentication the worst way to stop cyber criminals

A major New Zealand security firm says multi-factor authentication is at the heart of some of the most egregious security breaches.

FBI and CISA Warn Against SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication Following Security Breaches

Federal agencies are warning about security vulnerabilities in SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) methods following recent cyberattacks that have exposed weaknesses in these systems. The FBI has specifically cautioned Americans about the risks of using text messages for two-factor authentication, building on previous joint advisories with CISA about SMS vulnerabilities. A significant incident known as the “Salt Typhoon” cyberattack, attri…