The MFA Gaps Attackers are Still Exploiting

Organizations frequently deploy MFA for cloud and SaaS applications while leaving critical internal systems like VPNs and RDP protected only by passwords — a dangerous inconsistency attackers actively exploit. The Akira ransomware group demonstrated this gap by gaining initial access through a VPN endpoint with no MFA enforced, enabling credential-based intrusion that led to data theft. This highlights a common misconception that MFA coverage is 'good enough' when only partially deployed. Incomplete security controls create shadow attack surfaces that are just as dangerous as having no controls at all. A consistent, organization-wide MFA policy is essential to closing these gaps before adversaries exploit them.