NYSDOL Multi-Factor Authentication in Attempt to Stop Unemployment Fraud

In the state’s attempt to stop unemployment fraud, the New York State Department of Labor is implementing a new feature. Yesterday, NYSDOL announced that it will be using Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA, throughout New York’s Unemployment Insurance system to provide cyber security protection to New Yorkers.

The way MFA will work is users will get a code sent via text message or as a push notification to verify their identity upon log-in. As of right now, 260,000 New Yorkers are enrolled.

Source: 13 WHAM