Have you heard of "MFA Fatigue" or the more ominous term, "MFA Bombing?" These terms refer to a new type of cybersecurity attack that occurs when a hacker gains access to a user's account password and then repeatedly sends requests for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) approval to bypass the final verification step.
MFA Fatigue or Bombing attacks often happen during late evening hours when the attacker hopes that the victim will quickly click "Accept" on the MFA notification to stop receiving these messages. The terms "fatigue" and "bombing" are used to describe the repeated nature of these attacks that attempt to wear down a victim.
To combat these attacks, Barrington 220 is implementing a number matching strategy for our MFA system. This means that your MFA Authenticator app will require you to input a matching two-digit number displayed on the login screen of the app you are trying to access. Additionally, the app will show you a geographically close map location of your attempted sign-on.
These changes will provide added security to protect access to our Barrington 220 apps and systems. More details will be shared via email. Stay safe online!
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