The title of the article makes it seem like there’s a new vulnerability or attack that can be exploited to defeat MFA. However, the article just reiterates what most of us already know; the human factor is often the easiest target for attackers. Social engineering paired with phishing attack tools, such Muraen and NecroBrowser, are being used to bypass MFA. As we learned in previous weeks, user awareness and training are some of the most effective ways to defend against these attacks.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/10/07/fbi-issues-surprise-cyber-attack-warningurges-new-precautions/#ea474547efba
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