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A recent cyber security investigation uncovered a large data-theft campaign. Sensitive business information was quietly collected and later sold online. The common thread across all affected organisations was simple: Staff were allowed to access important cloud systems using only a password. In many cases, those passwords had been stolen years earlier by hidden “infostealing” malware on work or personal devices. They were still valid because they’d never been changed or locked down.

This is exactly the kind of attack that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is designed to stop. MFA adds a second check, like a phone prompt or code, so even if a password is stolen, it’s useless on its own.
Yes, MFA adds a small extra step, but compared to the risk of old, forgotten passwords opening the door to your data, it’s a sensible safeguard.
Old passwords don’t expire by magic, and one extra lock really can make all the difference.
If you need help making sure your business is secure, get in touch.
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