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Microsoft Will No Longer Recommend Forcing Periodic Password Changes
Users who hate having to change their Windows passwords every 60 days can rejoice: Microsoft now agrees that there is no point to forced password changes and will be removing that recommendation from its security recommendations.
Microsoft Drafts Security Configuration Framework for Windows 10
Security professionals struggling with securely configuring Windows 10 devices can look at Microsoft's new security configuration framework.
Microsoft Got 99 Domains Used to Phish Someone
Microsoft has taken over 99 domains used by the Phosphorus attack group, which has ties to the Iranian government.
Patch Microsoft Office Flaws Before Others
From an attacker’s perspective, the wider the net cast, the more number of potential victims caught. So it’s no surprise that Recorded Future research indicates attackers continue to rely heavily on exploits targeting Microsoft applications.
Tech Giants Weigh In on U.S. Federal Data Privacy Law
There is bipartisan consensus in Congress that a federal data privacy law is necessary. Public policy experts from Google, Microsoft, and Twitter discussed the issues lawmakers will need to address to craft meaningful privacy regulation at a panel at RSA Conference.