Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem continues to underpin enterprise digital transformation—yet the discovery and persistence of the nOAuth vulnerability within Entra-integrated applications shines a harsh light on lingering risks at the intersection of identity management, software-as-a-service, and...
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) has been a cornerstone for organizations seeking to provide single sign-on (SSO) and secure access to a range of web applications—both on-premises and in the cloud. With the explosion of SaaS adoption, the importance of strong authentication...
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A critical authentication flaw within Microsoft’s Entra ID ecosystem continues to threaten tens of thousands of enterprise applications worldwide, illustrating a profound challenge for the current state of SaaS security two years after its discovery. The vulnerability, dubbed “nOAuth,” first...
Microsoft Defender for Identity is taking a significant leap forward in security operations efficiency by introducing domain-based scoping for Active Directory (AD), a much-awaited feature now rolling out in public preview. As environments grow in size and complexity, security teams grapple with...
Microsoft is drawing a definitive line under the era of legacy authentication protocols in Microsoft 365, setting the stage for a monumental shift in security posture across its cloud ecosystem. Starting from mid-July 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing new default settings that block legacy...
In the shadowy landscape of cybersecurity, most organizations wrestle with threats as old as the internet itself: brute-forced passwords, relentless phishing campaigns, and credential stuffing attacks. Yet, among these familiar dangers, a more insidious risk quietly stalks even the most...
Datalink Networks, a name already familiar to many within the cybersecurity and IT solutions space, has moved further into the spotlight after achieving the prestigious Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security designation. As highlighted in recent reports, this recognition elevates the...
Microsoft account users are once again facing a formidable cybersecurity threat—this time in the form of an aggressive password spraying campaign targeting Entra ID accounts at an unprecedented scale. According to multiple verified industry sources, a threat group known as SneakyStrike, also...
Reliable authentication is the bedrock of digital trust, especially in enterprise environments reliant on Microsoft 365. In recent weeks, organizations across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and Asia Pacific regions have faced significant disruptions stemming from issues with...
In a recent cybersecurity incident, over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts were targeted through password spraying attacks, leading to unauthorized access to several accounts and compromising data across Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.
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In a significant advancement for enterprise security, Microsoft has introduced a feature in Edge for Business that allows IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This innovation aims to eliminate the risks associated with traditional password-sharing methods...
In today’s enterprise security landscape, identity has become the new battleground. As cloud adoption accelerates and hybrid workforces proliferate, attackers—ranging from nation-state actors to cybercriminal organizations—are no longer exclusively targeting endpoints or applications. Instead...
Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to its Entra Conditional Access solution, aiming to streamline policy management and bolster organizational security. These updates include detailed per-policy reporting, a simulation API for policy testing, and stricter sign-in...
When organizations set out to modernize their authentication systems, Windows Hello for Business invariably appears near the top of the shortlist. Lauded for its tight integration with Microsoft’s ecosystem—especially Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)—the platform offers a...
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Recent developments in Windows Server 2025 security have placed a new and formidable threat—dubbed “BadSuccessor”—at the center of administrator and cybersecurity discussions worldwide. This privilege escalation technique, uncovered by Akamai researchers and rapidly highlighted by the security...
In a significant development for enterprise security, Semperis has unveiled new detection features within its Directory Services Protector (DSP) platform to combat a critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's Active Directory. This flaw, termed "BadSuccessor," enables attackers to escalate...
The rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats has reached a new inflection point with the recent disclosure of the “BadSuccessor” vulnerability, which affects Windows Server 2025 environments. This critical flaw, first identified by Akamai researchers, exploits a feature meant to...
The rapid pace of innovation in enterprise identity and access management often brings with it unforeseen challenges, as recently demonstrated by the emergence of the “BadSuccessor” vulnerability impacting Windows Server 2025. This privilege escalation flaw—involving the newly introduced...
In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity defenses, Semperis and Akamai have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at addressing a critical vulnerability in Active Directory (AD) within Windows Server 2025. This partnership underscores the growing importance of securing identity...
In the rapidly shifting terrain of enterprise security, the imperative for just-in-time (JIT) access has never been more pressing. As organizations contend with relentless waves of cyber threats—many of them leveraging tactics far beyond the reach of yesterday’s defenses—security leaders face a...