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Software Update Led to Microsoft Azure MFA Outage
A trio of problems caused by a software update in some of Microsoft's data centers led to a service outage for customers of the Microsoft Entra ID MFA service last week.
Windows Now Supports Password-Less Authentication With Security Keys
Microsoft customers now have the option of logging in to Windows, on desktop or mobile devices, with a FIDO2-compliant security key--and no password.
Yubico, Microsoft Accelerate Retirement Plans for Passwords
Adoption and support for two-factor authentication continues to expand, as Yubico and Microsoft introduce new products designed to make passwords a thing of the past.
Windows Task Scheduler Flaw Has Temporary Fix
Windows administrators don't like zero day vulnerabilities. The good news about the new flaw in the TaskScheduler service is that a hotfix, or a micropatch, is available.
Microsoft Targets Fancy Bear Hacking Group
Microsoft has taken over six domains associated with a Russian-backed hacking group known to have targeted U.S. political campaigns and candidates.