Authentication
The latest Authentication coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Preparing for Windows 10 End of Support and Critical Kerberos Security Updates
Overview As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users and organizations must prepare for significant changes. Concurrently, Microsoft has released critical security...
Microsoft 365 code update caused March 2025 email outage, Microsoft says
Microsoft 365 Email Outage 2025: Lessons on Cloud Reliability and Business Continuity Overview In early March 2025, Microsoft experienced a significant and widespread outage impacting its Microsoft...
Massive Botnet Exploits Microsoft 365 Vulnerabilities in Large-Scale Password Spraying Attacks
Overview A sophisticated cyber threat has emerged, involving a botnet comprising over 130,000 compromised devices. This botnet is executing large-scale password spraying attacks targeting Microsoft...
Windows 11 KB5055629 Update: Enhancing Security, Performance, and AI Integration
Introduction On April 22, 2025, Microsoft released the KB5055629 preview update for Windows 11, targeting OS builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262. This non-security update introduces a suite of...
Patch CVE-2025-24054 now: NTLM credential theft risk demands urgent Windows mitigation in 2023
Introduction NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) has been a cornerstone of Windows network authentication for decades, but its legacy status comes with significant security risks that have grown more...
Understanding Google's OAuth and Google Sites Phishing Attacks: A Comprehensive Analysis
In recent developments, a sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged, exploiting Google's OAuth protocol and Google Sites to deceive users into revealing their credentials. This attack underscores...
Microsoft Entra MACE bug locked thousands of accounts in April 2025 false alarm
In April 2025, Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, experienced a significant disruption when its new security feature, MACE Credential Revocation, inadvertently caused...
Navigating 2024: Critical Developments in IT Security, AI Integration, and Windows Enhancements
Introduction In 2024, the IT landscape is witnessing significant transformations, particularly in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and Windows operating system advancements....
SVG Phishing: A New Threat to Windows Users and How to Protect Yourself
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new phishing technique has emerged as a significant concern for Windows users and organizations alike: SVG phishing. This sophisticated attack...
CVE-2025-24054 attack steals NTLM hashes via malicious SCF file interaction
Introduction In March 2025, cybersecurity circles lit up with alarm over CVE-2025-24054, a critical vulnerability affecting the New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol widely used...
Microsoft to Retire Service Principal-Less Authentication in Entra ID by 2026
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its identity and access management strategy, revealing plans to retire service principal-less authentication for Microsoft Entra ID by 2026. This move...