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“Multi-Factor Authentication stops 99% of all attacks.”  It’s a phrase used quite a bit.  However, while MFA has become the go-to cybersecurity solution deployed by businesses globally, we must recognize that not all MFA solutions are created equal.  Many are as easy to hack with social engineering and phishing as traditional passwords.  So, the claim that almost all attacks can be repelled by MFA is an oversimplification at best and insincere at worst.

This raises an important question: if so,

Online identities continue to be at risk of vulnerabilities, a colossal password compilation named "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. This unprecedented leak has put the cybersecurity community and beyond on high alert as if it was not already there, highlighting the ongoing need for improved digital security practices.

The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage