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Push Notification MFA
Authentication
A login method that asks you to approve a sign-in on your phone.
Definition
Push MFA sends a notification to your phone asking “Is this you?” and you approve or deny.
In plain English
A login method that asks you to approve a sign-in on your phone.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It’s convenient, but can be abused if you approve prompts you didn’t request.
Example
Example: A login attempt triggers a phone notification that you tap to approve.