Delinea’s infographic emphasizes the importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in preventing credential-based attacks. It notes that 80% of data breaches stem from weak or stolen credentials, and 90% of phishing emails bypass secure gateways. Additionally, 61% of users reuse passwords, while 47% of organizations rely solely on username and password logins. Implementing MFA reduces the likelihood of account compromise by 99.9%. With increasing cybersecurity regulations like PCI, HIPAA, and NIST, MFA is a critical defense to strengthen access control and mitigate risks from phishing and password-related breaches.

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