Dude, Where’s My Token? The Hidden Risk of MFA

#CyberSecurity #MultiFactorAuthentication #PhishingAwareness - In this episode of Cyber SitRep, Eric and Mike explore the risks of stolen authentication tokens and how even multi-factor authentication (MFA) can be compromised when users are targeted through phishing and proxy attacks. They break down how token-based access works, share real-world horror stories—including one involving a CFO and a $90,000 bank fraud—and provide actionable advice on how to reduce exposure through token time limits, better policies, and user awareness. If you think MFA alone is enough, think again—this is a must-watch for anyone in cybersecurity or leadership. Cyber Sitrep Episode #26Episodes Every Wednesday at 11 A.M. MSTLinks:Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you.

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