OTP bots explained: what they are and how to stop them

OTP bots have become a significant security concern, with a 427% increase in blocked account takeover attempts in early 2023. These automated tools bypass one-time passwords (OTPs) used in multi-factor authentication (MFA), making traditional security measures vulnerable. To combat OTP bots, users should strengthen their two-factor authentication mechanisms, use behavioral analytics and adaptive MFA, employ CAPTCHA and bot detection tools, educate themselves on phishing attempts, monitor threats, limit OTP validity, and consider using services like WorkOS for automatic bot detection and app-based MFA.