multi-factor authentication

Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to passwordless security took a bold step forward as the company announced that passkeys are now the default authentication method for all new Microsoft accounts. This pivotal move, confirmed by official Microsoft announcements and widely reported in leading tech...

Few aspects of digital security are as critical, yet as commonly neglected, as password hygiene. For users of Windows 11, which now serves as a primary computing platform for millions worldwide, adopting a robust set of password practices can be the difference between a secure digital life and...

At first glance, using a local Windows account might seem like a throwback to simpler times—fewer cloud prompts, no need to hand over your email to Microsoft, and a sense of autonomy in a world full of relentless data collection. However, this familiar and seemingly private path now carries...

It’s an inescapable reality of modern life: virtually every aspect of our daily routines — from managing finances and social media to working remotely or shopping online — is predicated on securing a vast array of digital accounts. As World Password Day serves as an annual reminder of the stakes...

The recent surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting SaaS environments has laid bare the evolving tactics leveraged by cybercriminals—particularly the abuse of reputable cloud services and the subversion of multi-factor authentication (MFA) controls. In late 2024 and early 2025, the...

It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...

When setting up a new Windows PC, especially on Windows 11, it’s tempting to dive straight into personalization—installing favorite apps, tweaking the wallpaper, and adjusting system themes. However, before getting too comfortable, prioritizing security settings is crucial to protect your data...

In recent weeks, Microsoft 365 users have found themselves in the crosshairs of a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) campaign that exploits the cloud service’s very reputation for trust and reliability. Rather than launching the usual barrage of phishing emails filled with tyrannical...

In the digital age, managing online accounts securely is paramount. Microsoft accounts, integral to accessing services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Office 365, offer various security features to protect user data. However, users often encounter challenges when configuring these settings, leading...

In April 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert concerning potential unauthorized access to a legacy Oracle cloud environment. This development has raised significant concerns about credential security and the broader implications for organizations...

The growing adoption of generative AI in the workplace has ushered in sweeping changes across industries, delivering newfound efficiencies and innovative capabilities. Yet, with each leap toward automation and intelligence, a parallel, shadowy world of cyber threats surges ahead. A recent...

The latest Okta Businesses at Work Report, marking a decade since its first edition, dives deep into the changing tides of technology adoption, security trends, and digital workplace strategies worldwide. Examining the business landscape’s transformation through data from thousands of companies...

If you've ever encountered the infuriating error message, "Another account from your organization is already signed in on this device. Try again with a different account," while attempting to access Microsoft 365 applications, you are far from alone. This pesky problem likely arises when you're...

Understanding Microsoft's Push for Account Recovery: The Next Phase for Windows 11 Security Microsoft's ongoing drive to get users signed in with their Microsoft accounts on Windows 11 is well documented, and with good reason. As the operating system evolves, more of its headline features...

A new and sophisticated species has entered the phishing ecosystem, and its name is Tycoon 2FA. At a time when digital security feels like a relentless arms race, this phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform epitomizes just how quickly adversaries adapt to modern defenses—forging an unsettling...

A newly surfaced cybersecurity threat has put over 130,000 devices under the control of a sophisticated botnet, leveraging these compromised endpoints to mount large-scale password spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. This troubling development, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s...

If you’ve already started mentally composing your next big idea in Outlook, you might want to hit “Save as Draft” for a moment—there’s a new cyberattack in town, and it’s got your Microsoft 365 credentials written all over it... possibly in Cyrillic. A New Breed of Phishing: Sophisticated Social...

Russian cybercriminals have added a new feather to their well-worn capes of mischief, now targeting Microsoft account holders by exploiting the trust we put into Signal and WhatsApp—apps once considered bastions of privacy. If you’re an IT professional, human rights advocate, or simply a...

Seven years ago, when Microsoft began its journey towards a Zero Trust security model, “trust but verify” was tossed out the window like an old Clippy paperclip, and “never trust, always verify” took its place. If you’re picturing a fortress of firewalls and VPN tunnels coiled around Microsoft’s...

If you work for a U.S. government agency and you haven’t heard about CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 25-01, you might want to check your inbox, or possibly your junk folder—because ignoring this directive is about as hazardous to your career as leaving “12345” as your admin password...