Privacy and Compliance

The hidden threat: How MFA fatigue is putting your security at risk

Published on April 11, 2025

Why watch?

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a crucial security measure, but did you know it can also be exploited by cybercriminals? While we rely on MFA to keep our accounts safe, attackers have found a way to turn our trust in this system against us.

MFA fatigue, also known as MFA bombing or MFA spamming, is a rising cybersecurity threat where hackers flood victims with authentication requests, hoping they’ll approve one out of sheer frustration. And in a fast-paced world where we instinctively tap “approve” to get on with our day, it’s a trick that’s working alarmingly well.

So, how do we defend against it? In this episode of Thinking Tech, learn how to stay ahead of the threats and strengthen your authentication process without compromising convenience. Watch now!

What you’ll learn:

  • How MFA, designed to enhance security, is now a target for attackers

  • The psychology behind MFA fatigue and why it works

  • Real-world attacks, like the Uber breach, and what we can learn from them

  • Practical strategies to safeguard yourself and your organization

  • The role of user awareness and technical controls in stopping MFA fatigue attacks

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Samudhra Sendhil

Samudhra Sendhil

Enterprise Evangelist, ManageEngine

Samudhra Sendhil is an Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine. While she doesn’t fancy herself a tech geek, she is deeply fascinated by the human aspects of technology and how it has opened doors and continues to create new opportunities.

Going beyond the realm of technology, her passion extends to sustainability and mental health. Samudhra endeavors to explore the intersections of these vital areas from the view-point of technology, understanding their profound impact on enterprises and society as a whole.

With diverse professional experiences in B2C companies across various industries—including healthcare, psychology, and human resources—she brings a rich tapestry of knowledge to her role.

She has worked in various parts of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Malaysia. This multicultural background equips her with a holistic understanding of the enterprise landscape, enabling her to conduct nuanced analysis and effectively communicate ideas.

Samudhra holds an Bachelors degree in International Communications from the University of Nottingham.

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