Hacking toolkits to bypass two-factor authentication actively selling on Dark Web

In a new study, cybersecurity researchers claim to have found numerous phishing toolkits that are able to hack two-factor authentication on an account. The toolkits allow hackers to conduct sophisticated attacks on a target system, and are actively being sold on the dark web.

Two-factor authentication has become a must for online presence these days. We see every digital platform touting it as the most important security step for your account. While the claim might put you at peace, know that there are established ways of getting around this security wall. Even more concerning is the fact that there is little to nothing that you can do to prevent these hacks.

The reason why two-factor authentication is hailed as the epitome of online security is that it employs two different levels of security codes. One is the password that you have set for your account, while the other is the randomly generated code that you receive (through text or code generators) right at the time of login (or whenever required). Since it is only possible for you to know the random code, your account is presumably safe even if your password is compromised.