Password Management
The latest Password Management coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
HPE Data Breach: Cozy Bear Hackers Exploit Office 365 with Sophisticated Cyberattack
Overview of the HPE Data Breach Incident In late 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a major global technology provider, disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident involving a data breach...
Microsoft Entra’s Identity Secure Score: A New Benchmark for Organizational Security
Introduction Microsoft has taken a significant step forward in bolstering organizational cybersecurity by launching an enhanced suite of actionable Identity Secure Score recommendations within its...
Windows users face 81% of breaches: Create 16+ character passphrases now
In today's digital landscape, strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats. With Windows being the most widely used operating system globally, understanding password security...
Rockstar 2FA phishing steals MFA tokens in real time to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts.
Microsoft 365 users are facing a sophisticated new phishing threat dubbed 'Rockstar 2FA' that bypasses traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections. This advanced adversary-in-the-middle...
Kerberoasting Exploits Active Directory: Mitigate with Strong Passwords & Encryption
Kerberoasting has emerged as one of the most prevalent attack techniques targeting Windows Active Directory environments. This sophisticated attack method exploits weaknesses in the Kerberos...
Windows 11 Upgrades Passkey Infrastructure for Passwordless Security
Microsoft is finally tackling one of the most persistent headaches in digital security with sweeping upgrades to Windows 11's passkey infrastructure, fundamentally reshaping how users authenticate...
Windows 11 Passkeys: The Passwordless Future of Authentication
For decades, the humble password has been both our digital frontline defense and its greatest vulnerability. The familiar ritual of typing complex strings only to reset them months later has created...
Windows 11 Passkey Upgrade: Microsoft's Passwordless Future Takes Shape
Microsoft is doubling down on passwordless authentication with significant upgrades to passkey handling in its latest Windows 11 update, signaling a decisive shift toward eliminating traditional...
Apple vs Microsoft: macOS Sequoia Challenges Windows 11 with iPhone Integration & Productivity Tools
The rivalry between Apple and Microsoft intensifies with the unveiling of macOS Sequoia, as Apple aggressively targets Windows 11's core productivity strongholds through deeper iPhone integration,...