security protocols

Microsoft has recently announced a significant policy change: the company will no longer permit engineers based in China to provide technical support for cloud services utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This decision follows investigative reports that raised concerns about...

Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud computing systems marks a significant shift in its operational practices. This move follows investigative reports highlighting potential security vulnerabilities...

Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud services has ignited a multifaceted discussion on national security, globalized tech operations, and the evolving standards for cloud security in government contracts. The...

Microsoft’s looming retirement of the Azure AD Graph API is no longer a warning on the horizon—it’s now a fixed endpoint for IT departments, software developers, and the entire Microsoft cloud ecosystem. As of early September 2025, according to Microsoft’s official communications, the legacy API...

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...

Microsoft is set to implement significant security enhancements within its Microsoft 365 suite by blocking various legacy authentication protocols starting mid-July 2025. This initiative is part of the company's Secure Future Initiative (SFI) and Secure by Default strategy, aiming to bolster the...

Microsoft's initiative to adapt its AI Copilot for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) marks a significant stride in integrating advanced artificial intelligence into national defense operations. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making...

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations has revolutionized productivity and innovation. However, the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees—often referred to as "shadow AI"—has introduced significant data security risks. This phenomenon exposes...

A recent development in cybersecurity has unveiled a tool named "Defendnot," designed to disable Microsoft Defender by exploiting an undocumented Windows Security Center (WSC) API. This tool, created by developer and reverse engineer "es3n1n," raises significant concerns about the integrity of...

With Microsoft’s reveal at Build 2025, the world finally saw what an ‘agentic’ operating system could look like in practice. Windows 11’s adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a lightweight, open-source standard for bridging apps, AI agents, and system tools, marks a watershed moment in...

In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented stringent security measures in Windows 11, leading to a surge in users being locked out of their systems. This situation has opened avenues for companies like Kauricone to offer solutions tailored to assist affected users. Microsoft's decision to...

They say trust is the cornerstone of any relationship—especially if that relationship is between you, the internet, and a determined Russian adversary with a penchant for phishy invitations and suspicious requests for OAuth codes. Phishing in the OAuth Era: New Tricks for Old Hackers When we...

AudioScience has dropped its v5 Windows driver update, and while that might not sound like a party-starter to your average Spotify aficionado, in the worlds of pro audio and IT support, it’s as close to a headline act as Dante at a digital mixer convention. Let’s dissect what’s new, why it...

Original release date: January 8, 2021 Summary This Advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques. This Alert is a companion alert to Link Removed...