The Ultimate Guide to Multi-factor authentication
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
What to know about Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a cybersecurity process that requires users to present multiple forms of verification before gaining access to systems or data, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. With cyber threats on the rise, including data breaches, ransomware, and phishing attacks targeting both individuals and organisations, MFA has become a critical component in digital security strategies.
Recent developments highlight the expanding adoption of MFA across various industries and technologies, from cloud services and identity management platforms to hardware-based security keys and biometric authentication methods. MFA solutions continue to evolve, addressing challenges such as ease of use, phishing resistance, and integration with emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing.
For readers interested in understanding how MFA strengthens digital security, mitigates risks associated with compromised credentials, and supports compliance with cybersecurity standards, these stories offer valuable insights. Exploring MFA-related topics can help individuals and organisations make informed decisions on implementing robust, adaptive authentication measures to protect sensitive information in an increasingly connected world.
Canadian Multi-factor authentication News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk
Rising phishing, smishing and social engineering attacks are exposing connected cameras and access systems to credential theft, Genetec says.
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
Exclusive: Zoho pushes AI frontier with privacy-first agentic tools
Zoho launches privacy-first AI agents that automate complex tasks, enhancing business workflows without compromising customer data security or adding extra costs.
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Multi-factor authentication
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
DigiCert updates document trust tool to curb AI fraud
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience
Featured News
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
How phone verification keeps customer data accurate
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Exclusive: Zoho pushes AI frontier with privacy-first agentic tools
Recent Multi-factor authentication News
Experts warn of AI risks & password sharing on security
On World Password Day, experts warn that password sharing and AI-generated credentials are weakening digital security globally, urging stronger authentication methods.
Flare reveals costly impact of account takeover attacks
Flare's latest report reveals a staggering rise in account takeover attacks, exposing organisations to losses of tens of millions annually due to session hijacking.
AI now routine in cyber attacks, Google report finds
Security teams face a broader threat as criminals and state-backed actors use generative AI to speed hacks, phishing and malware.
10ZiG, Parallels expand partnership for hybrid work
10ZiG and Parallels broaden partnership to offer secure virtual applications and desktops for hybrid work, cutting endpoint costs and complexity.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
Qualys & Converge launch cyber insurance pricing tool
Businesses may win lower premiums as live security data replaces self-reported forms in a new cyber insurance model for Qualys users.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Canadian firms are still exposed by weak identity controls, despite reporting slightly fewer cyberattacks than the global average.
Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
Session cookie theft lets attackers slip past multifactor checks, putting enterprise email accounts at risk even after login.
Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
QR code phishing climbed sharply in the quarter, exposing email users to more mobile-led credential theft despite disruption of major infrastructure.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.
Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Broader attacker activity is increasingly moving beyond stolen credentials, even as identity still accounted for 58.7% of incidents in Q1 2026.
KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
Threats are spreading beyond inboxes as phishing shifts into Teams, calendars and other collaboration tools, raising the risk for hybrid workers.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.
OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys
ChatGPT users can now buy a discounted two-pack of hardware keys designed to block phishing and protect sensitive accounts.
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Businesses faced a sharp rise in image-based scams as QR code phishing jumped 146% in the first quarter, Microsoft said.
Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate
Leak-site noise is making it harder for firms to tell real breaches from extortion theatre, as active sites hit 91 in the first quarter of 2026.
EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award
The shortlist spot highlights 1Kosmos's push into AI-era identity checks as it scales passwordless authentication for regulated industries worldwide.
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.