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MFA Fatigue

Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Account Takeover Social Engineering Push Notification MFA

A scam where attackers spam approval prompts until you tap “Yes.”

Definition

MFA fatigue is when an attacker repeatedly triggers login prompts so you get annoyed and approve one by mistake.

In plain English A scam where attackers spam approval prompts until you tap “Yes.”

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can bypass push-based MFA and lead to account takeover.

Example

Example: You get many “Approve sign-in?” notifications you didn’t request.