Authentication
The latest Authentication coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Linux Mint 22.2 Enhances Security with Fingwit Fingerprint Authentication: What Windows Users Should Know
Linux Mint 22.2 has taken a significant leap forward in biometric security with the introduction of Fingwit, a new application designed to streamline fingerprint authentication across multiple...
Windows Hello for Business: Enterprise Passwordless Security Guide
Windows Hello for Business represents Microsoft's bold leap into passwordless authentication, offering enterprises a robust security framework that combines biometric verification and hardware-backed...
Microsoft Entra Identity Secure Score now offers real-time config monitoring and one-click fixes
Microsoft’s ongoing mission to unify and fortify identity security across its cloud ecosystem has taken a decisive leap forward with the introduction of new Identity Secure Score recommendations in...
Top 10 DMARC Implementation Hurdles in Microsoft 365 and How to Solve Them
Implementing Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) in Microsoft 365 is a critical step toward enhancing email security by preventing domain spoofing and phishing...
Outlook 2025 Update Packs AI Copilot & 60% Faster Offline Sync
Microsoft's Outlook 2025 update marks a significant leap forward in email management, blending AI-powered productivity with enhanced offline capabilities. The new Outlook for Windows app continues...
Defending Windows Networks: How to Stop Authentication Coercion Attacks
Authentication coercion attacks have become one of the most insidious threats facing Windows enterprise networks today. These attacks exploit legitimate Windows protocols to trick systems into...
Aembit's Azure Entra Integration Enhances Security for Non-Human Identities
Aembit's recent integration with Microsoft Azure Entra Workload Identity Federation (WIF) marks a significant leap forward in securing non-human identities across cloud environments. By bridging its...
Secure 2FA on Windows: Top Emulators and Desktop Apps Beat Google Authenticator
Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a cornerstone of digital security, and Google Authenticator remains one of the most trusted tools for generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). While...
Windows 11 24H2 & Server 2025: CISOs Get Enhanced Security, Biometrics, & Hotpatching
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 releases are packed with critical security and management enhancements that every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should...
Protect Microsoft 365 from Top 5 Cyber Threats with MFA & DLP
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern business operations, offering productivity tools, cloud storage, and collaboration features. However, its widespread adoption makes it a prime target...
OpenAI launches AI-powered login that shares minimal user data
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking authentication method called 'Sign in with ChatGPT,' potentially revolutionizing how users access third-party applications while prioritizing privacy and...
Microsoft 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...