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MFA's Weakest Link: Account Recovery Is the New Attack Path

MFA makes account takeover harder, but attackers are increasingly targeting the recovery processes used to reset passwords and authentication methods.

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Attackers are shifting focus from bypassing MFA to exploiting the account‑recovery steps that reset passwords and authentication methods. Specops notes that the recovery process can become a weak link if identity verification at the service desk is insufficient. Strengthening verification during recovery can prevent social‑engineering attempts from turning a recovery request into a full account takeover.

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