This guide explains how threat actors exploit conditional access policies to register their own multifactor authentication (MFA) methods on compromised accounts. It describes scenarios in which attackers use stolen credentials to bypass security and outlines mitigation steps in Microsoft Entra ID. Recommendations include restricting MFA enrollment to trusted locations and enforcing continuous validation. Falcon Shield helps organizations prevent unauthorized MFA registrations, reducing the risk of lateral movement and account takeover.

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