basic authentication

Microsoft has announced a significant update regarding the deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) for Exchange Online's Client Submission (SMTP AUTH). Originally slated for permanent removal in September 2025, the timeline has been extended to begin on March 1, 2026, with complete...

Windows activation is a vital process, as it safeguards your system's legitimacy, verifies your software license, and ensures full access to critical updates and features. However, not all activation attempts are successful, and users can encounter a range of error codes that can be both...

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its High Volume Email (HVE) service within Microsoft 365, extending support for Basic Authentication until September 2028. This extension aims to provide organizations with additional time to transition to more secure authentication methods, such as...

Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding significant changes to High Volume Email (HVE) within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem has sent ripples through the IT community, especially among organizations that rely heavily on email automation for communication both internally and externally. This newly...

For many enterprise IT leaders, the intersection of security and high-volume email workflows within Microsoft 365 represents a challenging balancing act. On one hand, organizations demand robust communications infrastructure for both internal and external use. On the other, the growing threat...

Microsoft has recently announced significant changes to its High Volume Email (HVE) service within Microsoft 365, alongside an extension of support for Basic Authentication until September 2028. These updates are designed to provide organizations with additional time to transition to more secure...

Stealthy Botnets Exploit Basic Authentication in Microsoft 365 A new cyber threat campaign is making waves within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and if you’re an IT professional or Windows user, it’s time to take a closer look. Recent findings from Security Scorecard reveal that state-backed...

A new cybersecurity menace is on the rise, and Microsoft 365 users should sit up and take notice. Recent reports from Petri.com reveal that a Chinese-affiliated botnet, orchestrating attacks from over 130,000 compromised devices, is conducting a stealthy password spray campaign aimed at...

A new wave of cyber threats is targeting Microsoft 365 users in a sophisticated attack campaign. A suspected China-linked botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—has been launching password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. By exploiting legacy Basic Authentication...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where digital productivity and cloud reliance are at an all-time high, cybersecurity remains paramount. Recently, Forbes published an article by Davey Winder detailing a new “password spray and pray” attack targeting Microsoft 365 accounts that still rely on...

Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered a stealthy botnet campaign that is targeting Microsoft 365 environments still using legacy authentication protocols. This article delves into the specifics of the attack, explains its broader implications, and offers actionable recommendations for...

A recent report by SecurityScorecard has uncovered a massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices launching widespread Microsoft 365 password spray attacks. By exploiting the outdated Basic Authentication protocol, threat actors are sidestepping multi-factor authentication (MFA) defenses...

In a trend that should raise alarm bells in the cybersecurity community, it has been reported that hackers allegedly linked to the Chinese government are utilizing a massive botnet to execute covert password spraying attacks specifically aimed at Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. Dubbed...

Provides several workarounds to the Windows activation or validation error code 0x8004FE33 when you connect to the Internet through a proxy server that uses Basic authentication. Continue reading...

Provides a workaround for an issue that may occur in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 when you connect to the Internet through a proxy server that uses Basic authentication. More...

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