/technology/ en /technology/news/list/2023/08/04/stay-secure-the-crucial-role-of-confirming-multi-factor-authentication-prompts In today's interconnected digital world, safeguarding your online accounts is more crucial than ever. One powerful tool in your cybersecurity arsenal is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a method that adds an extra layer of protection to your online presence. While MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access, it's essential to remain vigilant and only confirm MFA (i.e., verifying login on your Okta Verify app or passing one-time code generated by an OTP app like Google Authenticator) prompts that you initiate yourself. August 04 2023 Wayne Fryer /technology/news/list/2023/08/04/stay-secure-the-crucial-role-of-confirming-multi-factor-authentication-prompts /technology/news/list/2020/06/20/cyber-safety-vigilance Recent stories in the news have highlighted the importance of vigilance against cyber threats targeting major organisations in Australia.  June 20 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/06/20/cyber-safety-vigilance /technology/news/list/2020/06/05/beware-of-covid-19-phishing Scammers regularly seek to capitalise on topical issues to trap people into responding to fake emails, text messages and ads. June 05 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/06/05/beware-of-covid-19-phishing