multi-factor authentication

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...

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 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...

With cyber threats constantly evolving and technology giants vying to create safer online environments, Microsoft is spearheading a major shift that could finally sound the death knell for the traditional password. If you’re one of the more than a billion Microsoft customers worldwide, you’ve...

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. Understanding Password Spraying Attacks Password...

Cloud-reliant enterprises and everyday users awoke to yet another reminder of the intricacies and fragility underlying even the world’s most trusted digital platforms. Microsoft 365, the software suite at the core of productivity for millions, recently suffered from widespread authentication...

Organizations across the globe are contending with a staggering rise in highly advanced phishing attacks that specifically target Microsoft 365 and Google accounts. At the heart of this surge is the Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) technique—a significant evolution in cybercriminal methodology...

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...

Authentication services have rapidly evolved to become the linchpin of enterprise security frameworks, driven by the unrelenting pace of modern cyberthreats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware. Organizations now face mounting pressure to deploy robust, OS-level security solutions—among...

A staggering wave of panic has rippled across the United States in the wake of what experts are calling one of the largest security breaches in digital history. More than 184 million passwords—alongside user emails and other sensitive personal data—have potentially been exposed, implicating some...

In the still-expanding digital landscape of 2024, another catastrophic cybersecurity incident has emerged, sending shockwaves across the United States and beyond. Over 184 million passwords, along with associated email addresses and critical login links, have been exposed in a sweeping data...

Using Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication (2FA) has become second nature for millions of users determined to keep their online accounts protected from malicious actors. The app’s combination of security, simplicity, and ubiquity has made it a favorite—especially among those who...

A recent security breach has exposed over 184 million passwords, along with associated email addresses and plain-text login URLs, raising significant concerns among U.S. consumers. The unprotected database was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who noted that the leaked data...

A significant data breach has exposed over 184 million records, including emails, passwords, and login links, from major companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, as well as banks and government services. This unprotected database was discovered by cybersecurity expert Jeremiah...

As phishing threats continue to evolve, attackers are leveraging increasingly sophisticated methods that use legitimate cloud platforms to disguise their malicious campaigns. Recent research has uncovered a worrying trend: the abuse of Google Apps Script as a vehicle for launching convincing...

A new breed of cyber threats is rapidly transforming the landscape of enterprise security, and few recent campaigns illustrate this better than the large-scale, meticulously coordinated attacks attributed to Storm-1575, more commonly known as the Dadsec hacker group. Over the past year, Dadsec...

As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, organizations must remain vigilant to protect their critical data and maintain operational integrity. Recent analyses have identified several pressing security challenges that demand immediate attention. 1. Privilege Escalation...

As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...