Microsoft is currently facing an issue with its multi-factor authentication (MFA) system, which is preventing users from accessing critical Microsoft 365 applications. Organizations that mandated MFA are particularly affected, leading to significant productivity losses. The outage began around 4 p.m. Dutch time, primarily impacting users in North America and Europe, and prevents login to essential services like Teams and Exchange Online.
The outage is attributed to a recent change in Microsoft's authentication infrastructure, prompting the company to work on reversing this modification to restore service. They’ve recommended that administrators disable MFA temporarily for affected users, although this is a stopgap measure that may compromise security. Organizations should carefully evaluate the potential security risks associated with this interim solution.
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