Identity Management
The latest Identity Management coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Authenticator Drops Password Autofill: A Bold Shift to Passwordless Security
Microsoft Authenticator is making a seismic shift in digital security by removing password autofill functionality, signaling a full-throated commitment to passwordless authentication. This strategic...
Wizard Cyber: Microsoft-Centric Security Solutions for Modern Threats
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than most organizations can defend against them, Wizard Cyber has emerged as a leading Microsoft-centric managed security service provider (MSSP)....
BloodHound and PingCastle expose AD flaws as 90% of firms faced incidents in 2023
Active Directory (AD) remains the backbone of enterprise identity management, but its critical role also makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. As we approach 2025, organizations must adapt to...
2025 Microsoft 365 Security Threats: Top Risks & Proactive Defense Strategies
Microsoft 365 remains the productivity suite of choice for enterprises worldwide, but its ubiquity makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As we approach 2025, organizations face an evolving...
Microsoft Entra ID Flaw Exposes Privilege Escalation Risk Through Guest User Accounts
Microsoft has identified a critical security vulnerability in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) that could allow attackers to escalate privileges through guest user accounts. This flaw...
Windows Hello vs. Windows Hello for Business: Key Differences and Security Insights
The relentless tide of cyberattacks targeting traditional passwords has made one thing abundantly clear: the future of secure access must be passwordless. This urgency has propelled Microsoft's...
Microsoft Exposes Void Blizzard: Russia’s Stealthy Spy Campaign Targets Defense, Bypasses MFA
A Russian state-backed cyberespionage group has been quietly breaching critical organizations across NATO countries and Ukraine since at least April 2024. Dubbed Void Blizzard and tracked as LAUNDRY...
Windows Server 2025’s dMSA Opens a Silent Domain Takeover Path – Here’s the Fix
Attackers can now hijack entire Windows domains by exploiting a fundamental design flaw in the new delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) introduced with Windows Server 2025, security experts...
SharpSuccessor Exploit Weaponizes Windows Server 2025 dMSA Flaw for Instant Domain Admin
A new proof-of-concept tool named SharpSuccessor is now publicly available, providing attackers with an automated method to exploit a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server...
Commvault Azure Breach and CISA Advisory Highlight SaaS Cloud Security Risks
Overview Recent developments have cast a spotlight on the security vulnerabilities inherent in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, particularly within cloud environments. A notable incident...