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MFA under fire: How bad actors bypass multifactor authentication

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important to understand how bad actors can bypass Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and what you can do to prevent this situation.

This article from Ohio University’s Information Security Office has helpful information for students, faculty and staff about how to how bad attackers bypass MFA and what you need to do to keep your account safe.

You can read the article here.

Published
October 2, 2026
Author
Staff reports