2 Minute Drill: Why Your MFA Isn't Stopping Direct Deposit Theft with Drex DeFord episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 4 MIN

2 Minute Drill: Why Your MFA Isn't Stopping Direct Deposit Theft with Drex DeFord

from UnHack with Drex DeFord

Cybercriminals are hijacking employee paychecks by exploiting outdated MFA systems in payroll platforms like Workday. Drex breaks down how attackers use sophisticated phishing techniques—including MFA fatigue attacks and session hijacking—to bypass traditional two-factor authentication. Learn why text-based and push notification MFA are no longer secure, and discover how phishing-resistant authentication methods like FIDO2 keys and passkeys can protect your organization from paycheck theft. CISA and NIST recommend upgrading now—before your team's direct deposits sail off with the pirates.Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Oct 16, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

2 Minute Drill: Why Your MFA Isn't Stopping Direct Deposit Theft with Drex DeFord

0:00 4:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of UnHack with Drex DeFord?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this UnHack with Drex DeFord episode published?

This episode was published on October 16, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this UnHack with Drex DeFord episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!