authentication

The shift away from traditional passwords is accelerating at a remarkable pace, with Microsoft now taking a decisive step to redefine digital security for its vast ecosystem of users. In a major move confirmed in early 2024, Microsoft has announced that all new Microsoft accounts will be...

One recent morning, Nick Johnson did what many of us do: scanned his inbox, eyes glazed, sifting spam from signal. Then he spotted what looked like a run-of-the-mill Google security alert—legit sender address, DKIM check passed, sorted neatly with his real security alerts. The message: Google...

Security warnings can sometimes feel like the digital equivalent of that friend who’s always convinced they’ve forgotten to lock the front door. But this time, you’d be wise to double-check those bolts and deadlocks. As the world reels from a new spike in cyberattacks targeting the very tool we...

Introduction Microsoft’s latest April 2025 security update has stirred up a storm in the Windows community. For some users, the update has turned what was once a seamless login experience into a frustrating ordeal by breaking Windows Hello on devices with certain security features enabled. In...

Windows Hello has long been one of Microsoft’s proud innovations, providing a frictionless authentication experience by substituting passwords with biometrics and PINs. However, no security measure is impervious, and CVE-2025-26635 serves as a stern reminder of that reality. In this case, weak...

Microsoft is ushering in a new era in authentication with a login experience that leaves passwords in the rearview mirror. The tech giant recently announced an overhaul to the Microsoft account sign-in process, aiming to convert more than one billion users to a passwordless, passkey-first...

Microsoft is streamlining the sign-in experience across its consumer ecosystem with one bold move that's hard to miss. The long-standing differentiation between “personal” and “work” Microsoft accounts is officially coming to an end. In a strategic effort to reduce user confusion and enhance...

In a shocking revelation that underscores the ongoing security challenges within the Windows ecosystem, security researchers have unearthed a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting all versions of Windows Workstation and Server, right from the aging Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the...

I want to understand if this pattern has been explored. In an enterprise environment, if a service hosted on server A ("ssa") needs to interact with services on server B ("ssb") , it is required to create a "service account" that is configured to run ssa, with that service account then having...

Stealthy Password Spraying Attacks Target Microsoft 365: What You Need to Know A recent report from Security Scorecard has unveiled a massive cyber campaign hitting Microsoft 365 accounts with hard-to-detect password-spraying attacks. In a detailed investigative piece, researchers have exposed...

Global Data Sovereignty, Multi-Cloud Strategies, and Enhanced Authentication: A Comprehensive Outlook In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data remains the currency that empowers businesses and governments alike. Recent developments—from the EU Data Boundary initiative through Microsoft’s...

Microsoft 365 Fix Restores Teams Auto Attendants and Cloud Service Functionality In a surprising turn of events for Windows and Microsoft cloud users alike, Microsoft 365 has deployed a fix to resolve a recent service disruption that rattled Teams-provisioned auto attendants, call queues, and...

It seems to coincide with a warning on the Windows 2022 member server event ID 40970 LSA (LSASrv) The security System has detected a downgrade attempt when contacting the 3-part SPN LDAP/Domain Controller FQDN/Domain@Domain with error code "The encryption type is not supported by the KDC...

MSTSC now asking for password. No changes except Upgraded to Windows 2025 domain. It is now stating the system administrator does not allow the use of saved credentials to log on to the remote computer because its identity is not fully verified. Please enter new credentials.

A new wave of cyber mischief is currently sweeping through the digital sphere—a premeditated botnet assault orchestrated by a BSS computers network is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts around the globe. In this in-depth analysis, we break down how the attack unfolds, its technical particulars...

A recently uncovered cyberattack campaign is sending ripples through the security community. Researchers from SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE Threat Intelligence team have disclosed that a massive botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. This...

A recent report from SC Media UK has pulled back the curtain on a new level of cyber-threat, as a massive botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—is being used to launch password spray attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. In an era where cyber adversaries continually evolve their...

In today’s fast-paced digital battlefield, cybercriminals are continually refining their tactics—and the latest assault is a prime example. A recent ITPro report reveals that threat actors are orchestrating a massive password spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. As Windows users...

The world of enterprise authentication is full of complexities, and one such challenge lies in configuring Kerberos realm-to-host mappings. Microsoft’s recent support article on the subject—published on February 20, 2025—sheds light on some string-length limitations that can impact...

Cloud computing has transformed the way we interact with data, collaborate at work, and, frankly, navigate day-to-day life in an increasingly digital-first world. However, with great flexibility comes great responsibility—not just for cloud providers but especially for businesses, IT admins, and...