MFA bombing attacks are increasing at UF. MFA bombing is a tactic used to circumvent your UF account’s multi-factor authentication measures. During an MFA bombing, the attacker uses your stolen username and password to repeatedly send ‘Duo Push’ notifications and/or phone call requests, hoping after multiple notifications you will give up and approve the Duo request. Approval will give the attacker access to your GatorLink account. If an attacker can MFA bomb you with repeated Duo requests, it means your GatorLink password is compromised and the attacker is trying to sign in using the stolen password.
To stop the onslaught of Duo attempts, you’ll need to reset your GatorLink password. Visit the GatorLink Account Management portal, select “Forgot/Reset Your Password,” and follow the prompts after selecting “Self-Service Reset.” You will be asked to provide your UFID, Gatorlink username, and additional information used to verify your identify.
It is important to use “Forgot/Reset Your Password,” and not “Change Your Password,” because the latter requires you to sign in–and you may accidentally approve the attacker’s Duo Push instead of your own requested notification!
The Duo requests should stop soon after resetting your password. (It may take a few moments for the attacker to get kicked out.) For more information on MFA bombing, visit UF’s Information Security website’s MFA bombing page.