In my previous blog , I discussed the important role multi-factor authentication (MFA) plays in further securing access to enterprise and consumer services. We also established that although MFA increases authentication security and decreases the risk of account takeover , MFA can, and is, being bypassed in the wild.

\r\n In this blog, I will cover the most prevalent techniques being used to bypass MFA factors. I will also explain how different MFA techniques present different risks for compromising user credentials, which can lead to account takeovers.  

\r\n Stealing one-time passwords

\r\n One of the most common two-factor authentication methods uses "something you own" such as your mobile device, hardware authentication device, or email account.…