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The Failures of Shared Secrets and How We Can Replace Them
User authentication is a crucial component of securing any system. Access to sensitive infrastructure resources such as servers, databases and applications must be restricted to authorized users only.
SMS MFA: Is It Safe? Security Risks & Better Alternatives
This article delves into the pros and cons of SMS MFA, highlighting its vulnerabilities and why it's often considered less secure than other methods like authenticator apps and security keys. It provides best practices for mitigating SMS MFA risks and discusses potential future advancements in SMS-based authentication.