The Ultimate Guide to Multi-factor authentication
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
What to know about Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a cybersecurity process that requires users to present multiple forms of verification before gaining access to systems or data, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. With cyber threats on the rise, including data breaches, ransomware, and phishing attacks targeting both individuals and organisations, MFA has become a critical component in digital security strategies.
Recent developments highlight the expanding adoption of MFA across various industries and technologies, from cloud services and identity management platforms to hardware-based security keys and biometric authentication methods. MFA solutions continue to evolve, addressing challenges such as ease of use, phishing resistance, and integration with emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing.
For readers interested in understanding how MFA strengthens digital security, mitigates risks associated with compromised credentials, and supports compliance with cybersecurity standards, these stories offer valuable insights. Exploring MFA-related topics can help individuals and organisations make informed decisions on implementing robust, adaptive authentication measures to protect sensitive information in an increasingly connected world.
Canadian Multi-factor authentication News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
IANS launches cybersecurity MCP server through Claude
Security teams using Claude can now tap into IANS' practitioner-validated intelligence, reducing reliance on generic web sources for urgent cyber decisions.
Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk
Rising phishing, smishing and social engineering attacks are exposing connected cameras and access systems to credential theft, Genetec says.
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
Exclusive: Zoho pushes AI frontier with privacy-first agentic tools
Zoho launches privacy-first AI agents that automate complex tasks, enhancing business workflows without compromising customer data security or adding extra costs.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Multi-factor authentication
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Recent Multi-factor authentication News
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.
Experts warn of AI risks & password sharing on security
On World Password Day, experts warn that password sharing and AI-generated credentials are weakening digital security globally, urging stronger authentication methods.
Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.
1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.
WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access
Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.
Phishing toolkits target Microsoft 365 MFA in surge
Account takeovers are becoming harder to stop as attackers use real-time code theft and fake login pages to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA.
SonicWall urges focus on patch speed over CVE count
The real risk lies in unpatched flaws, as attackers increasingly exploit fixes already available but not yet installed.
Proofpoint spots Entra ID spoofing attack technique
Attackers can now probe Entra ID accounts and passwords at scale without a real app, leaving defenders with little sign-in telemetry.
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says
Defenders face shorter patching windows as Check Point says AI can now turn new flaws into working exploits within hours.
Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins
Users relying on SMS or voice for sign-ins will be nudged to passkeys as Microsoft phases out weaker multifactor methods in Entra ID.
OpenAI requires hardware-backed passkeys for cyber access
Users who miss the deadline will lose access to OpenAI's most advanced cyber models, as the firm tightens defences against phishing.
Helix data extortion group linked to BlackFile, ShinyHunters
Businesses face a fresh wave of identity theft-driven extortion as Helix is linked to BlackFile and ShinyHunters through shared infrastructure.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
Vonage launches Okta authentication suite to curb fraud
Enterprises using Okta may gain stronger checks against SIM swap fraud and inflated traffic as Vonage packages SMS and voice authentication.
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.
Barracuda warns of Microsoft phishing & malware rise
Attackers are increasingly using genuine Microsoft pages and browser tricks to steal session tokens, passwords and spread malware, Barracuda says.
Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover
Businesses are under pressure to verify users beyond login as AI-generated deepfakes drive account takeover and fraud losses mount.
Five Eyes warn AI cyber risks are rising within months
Boards face growing pressure to treat AI-driven cyber threats as an immediate business risk, with attackers able to exploit flaws within months.
Google sues Chinese phishing network over fake texts
The scam network's fake texts may have reached millions of Android users, with authorities linking it to major card theft and losses.