Heartland Macs · Kansas City IT support

Why am I getting an MFA prompt I did not request?

An unrequested authentication prompt may mean someone knows your password and is trying to access your account.

Deny it. An unexpected MFA prompt can mean someone is actively trying to sign in. Never approve a request simply to make repeated notifications stop.

What to do immediately

  1. Deny the request and report it as suspicious if that option appears.
  2. Contact your IT team.
  3. Change the password through the official site.
  4. Review recent sign-ins and registered MFA methods.

Repeated prompts are not a system glitch

Attackers sometimes send prompt after prompt hoping the user approves one from frustration. This is commonly called MFA fatigue.

This page provides general security guidance, not a guarantee that any individual message is safe. When money, passwords, remote access, or sensitive records are involved, verify through a separate trusted channel.