The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented a new phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its FHA Connection (FHAC) system. The MFA is available now and becomes mandatory beginning July 28.
Phishing scams attempt to gain access to online accounts or to install malware to damage or steal data from a computer or network. Phishing can occur through emails, text messages, phone calls and social media posts that often contain links to bogus websites designed to steal personal or business information.
The security measure is part of the FHA’s larger strategy to maintain secure lender, borrower, and stakeholder data.
The FHA recommended FHAC users begin using the enhanced security MFA as soon as possible. Those who don’t by July 28 will not be able to access FHAC. This requirement does not impact users who connect to FHAC through the Business-to-Government interface.
FHAC users can set up the phishing-resistant MFA through OKTA FastPass Installation (recommended) or FIDO2 Installation (requires Windows Hello or MAC/Linux equivalent).
Contact the FHA Resource Center at [email protected] for more information.
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