cleartext transmission

The cleartext transmission tag on WindowsForum.com covers security vulnerabilities and risks where sensitive data is sent without encryption. Recent discussions focus on CVE-2026-23661, a high-severity flaw in Azure IoT Explorer that allows cleartext transmission of sensitive information, posing a threat to production networks. Topics include exposure of credentials, API keys, and device data in plaintext, as well as mitigation strategies like enforcing TLS and disabling legacy protocols. The tag is relevant for IT administrators, security professionals, and developers managing Azure IoT or similar cloud services who need to understand and remediate cleartext transmission risks.