AuthQuake: The Brute Force Attack Exploiting Microsoft MFA

AuthQuake is the latest exploit targeting Microsoft MFA, revealing critical weaknesses in time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs). This brute force attack bypasses safeguards like rate limiting and notifications, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access without social engineering or user mistakes.

In this video, we break down how the AuthQuake exploit works, why Microsoft’s response falls short, and the steps your organization can take to secure against similar attacks. Discover why phishing-resistant, device-bound credentials are the only true defense against modern brute force attacks.

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Breakdown of AuthQuake (0:00)
Microsoft's response (3:23)
How to protect your organization (6:09)
The importance of being proactive not reactive (9:24)