Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is to use two or more factors to authenticate
Multi-Factor Authentication and Biometric Authentication
Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is to use two or more factors to authenticate one’s identity in order to enhance the security. MFA has long been adopted in our daily life. For example, we have to use a physical ATM card and a 6-digit PIN code to withdraw cash at ATM. Another example is that when we shop online, we have to input card details (such as card number, expiry date and CVV code) and an SMS one-time password to complete the payment.
The adoption of MFA prevents hackers from logging into your account directly even if they have got the password, which has greatly enhanced the information security.
MFA is generally divided into 3 aspects:
- What you know: a password.
- What you physically have: a bank card, an SMS message, a security device.
- Biometric authentication: fingerprints, facial recognition, voice recognition.
Is MFA bulletproof?
Certainly not. Hackers can still steal one-time passwords or bypass authentication through social engineering or intruding into system loopholes. Therefore, you should stay alert at all times on the Internet.
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Biometric Authentication
Biometric authentication technology refers to the use of physiological and behavioural characteristics to verify or authenticate the identity.
Physiological characteristics: fingerprints
Physiological characteristics: face
Physiological characteristics: iris, retina, DNA
Behavioural characteristics: voice
Behavioural characteristics: stroke
Behavioural characteristics: gait
Biometric authentication technology has long been adopted by law enforcement agencies around the world for investigation and immigration control. As biometric authentication technology has become more sophisticated, it has been widely applied to our daily lives, as in smart phones, monitoring and alerting systems, attendance record, computer products, banking services, etc.
Is biometric authentication bulletproof?
It was reported that the biometric authentication in some smart phones might be cracked. Hackers or criminals can even steal your personal information through social engineering or intruding into system loopholes. Therefore, it is advised not to rely on one single security technology.
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