5 ways attackers bypass Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

The need to keep information safe has made people more aware of the importance of securing their accounts. Passwords by themselves are no longer sufficient for this purpose. Users often pick easy to guess passwords and worst still, reuse these passwords over multiple accounts. To further complicate the situation, password breaches allow malicious actors to easily obtain login information—including passwords.

The easiest way to improve the minimal security provided by a password or passphrase is by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts. This is an extra layer of protection that combines something you have (your device) with something you know (the password), making it more difficult for your account to be compromised. However, like any other security mechanism, there are no silver bullets. In this blog post we’ll be covering 5 ways attackers typically bypass 2FA.