Listen "Your MFA Is Not Two-Factor—It’s SMS and a Prayer"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we expose the illusion of security created by SMS-based multi-factor authentication. Listeners will learn why text-message codes fail to deliver true two-factor protection, how attackers exploit SIM swaps, phishing kits, and MFA fatigue, and why compliance checkboxes don’t equal resilience. The episode unpacks the vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure, the psychology attackers weaponize, and the step-by-step path toward phishing-resistant authentication that organizations can trust.Beyond awareness, this episode sharpens critical security skills. Listeners will come away better equipped to evaluate MFA options, spot weak fallback mechanisms, and design identity systems that prioritize phishing resistance over convenience. Leaders and practitioners alike will gain practical insights on segmenting users, strengthening recovery processes, and guiding organizations up the maturity ladder from SMS toward cryptographic passkeys. It’s not just a story about what’s broken—it’s a roadmap to building authentication that actually holds. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.
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