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Microsoft has confirmed a second phase of mandatory multifactor authentication (MFA) that extends enforcement from Azure’s web admin consoles into the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) control plane — covering Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, REST management APIs, mobile clients and...

Microsoft has released an optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2 — KB5064081 — which advances eligible machines to OS Build 26100.5074 and bundles a mix of staged AI features, UI polish, reliability fixes, and a servicing‑stack refresh; many of the consumer‑facing...

Microsoft has quietly begun to reshape the sign‑in moment and a few long‑standing UI friction points in Windows 11, shipping a Beta/Canary preview that modernizes Windows Hello, refines the taskbar and system tray, and adds practical productivity shortcuts to Task Manager and jump lists —...

Microsoft has published the August 2025 non‑security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 — delivered as KB5064081 and shipping an updated servicing stack that identifies as OS Build 26100.5074 — packing a mix of staged AI features, UI polish, reliability fixes, and several...

Microsoft Edge’s Canary channel has begun surfacing experimental controls that explicitly treat passkeys as first‑class syncable credentials in the browser, adding new flags labeled Passkey roaming and Passkey roaming management and settings, and exposing a combined “Passwords and passkeys” sync...

Microsoft has published Preview 7 of .NET 10, a release that looks and smells very much like “near feature-complete” for the platform’s November launch — bringing a clutch of pragmatic developer productivity improvements, security enhancements such as passkey integration for ASP.NET Identity...

Security Boulevard’s new roundup of the “Top 15 SSO Providers 2025” is a handy entry point for anyone modernizing authentication, but several pricing notes and protocol claims need updating—and Windows shops in particular should weigh some very specific trade-offs around Entra ID, AD FS...

SendQuick says its Conexa authentication platform has achieved FIDO2 server certification from the FIDO Alliance, a milestone the company claims will help enterprises cut password risk with phishing‑resistant, standards‑based sign‑ins. While this announcement signals a strategic shift toward...

HID is betting big on enterprise passkeys: the company has launched a refreshed line of FIDO‑certified Crescendo authenticators alongside a new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) service aimed at making large‑scale, phishing‑resistant sign‑ins easier to deploy and run. The August 5 announcement...

Microsoft has introduced passkeys as a new verification method for user accounts, allowing sign-ins using facial recognition, fingerprints, or device PINs. This feature is compatible across Windows, Apple, and Google platforms. Passkeys utilize cryptographic key pairs, with one key stored on the...

Microsoft’s decision to cut autofill capabilities from its Authenticator app has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, leaving countless users seeking an alternative for two-factor authentication (2FA) management. On the very day Microsoft began phasing out this prominent feature...

For many, the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM, first entered the spotlight in the wake of Microsoft's transition to Windows 11—a shift that sparked immediate controversy and pushed the acronym into the everyday vocabulary of the modern PC user. This hardware-based security feature, once the...

Windows 11 continues its rapid pace of innovation, drawing the attention of both mainstream users and power enthusiasts, particularly through frequent updates in the Windows Insider Program. During the first half of July 2025 alone, Microsoft released at least six notable preview builds across...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements and new features aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. New Features and Improvements Describe Image Action in Click to Do The "describe...

Windows 11 continues its rapid evolution, and in 2025, Microsoft has shown few signs of slowing down. With the upcoming 25H2 feature update on the horizon, alongside recent monthly enhancements, the operating system is becoming a richer, more refined platform. For enthusiasts and everyday users...

Windows enthusiasts following the evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system have a new reason to be excited: the first preview build of Windows 11 25H2 has officially arrived, signaling a pivotal step forward not just for the OS’s roadmap, but also for its direction in security...

In recent years, the landscape of cybersecurity has undergone a seismic shift, primarily due to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Both Google and Microsoft have sounded alarms about the vulnerabilities inherent in traditional password-based authentication systems. They...

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update, slated for release in late 2025, marks a strategic shift towards enhancing system security and stability. This iteration is characterized by its focus on under-the-hood improvements rather than introducing a plethora of new features, aligning with...

Microsoft is taking a significant step towards a passwordless future by eliminating passwords for new accounts and encouraging existing users to transition to more secure authentication methods. This move is driven by the increasing vulnerability of traditional passwords to cyberattacks and the...

Artificial intelligence’s growing influence in the business world is increasingly coming with a sharp edge, as demonstrated by a recent report from identity management giant Okta. The convergence of easily accessible AI-powered web development tools and the rising sophistication of threat actors...