Authentication
The latest Authentication coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Entra ID 2025 Adds Device-Bound Passkeys for Enterprise Passwordless Security
Microsoft's recent announcement of expanded passkey (FIDO2) support in Microsoft Entra ID marks a significant advancement in enterprise security. The 2025 update introduces device-bound passkeys,...
Microsoft 365 to Disable Legacy Authentication in 2025: What IT Admins Need to Know
Microsoft has announced a significant security update that will impact millions of Microsoft 365 users worldwide. Starting in 2025, the tech giant will permanently disable legacy authentication...
Critical Veeam Backup Vulnerability CVE-2025-23120: Patch Now to Prevent Remote Code Execution
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), tracked as CVE-2025-23120, has sent shockwaves through the IT security community. This flaw allows authenticated...
Windows 11 Update Blocks Hello Face Unlock in Low Light to Block Spoofing
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, disabling facial recognition in low-light conditions to enhance security. This change, part of the...
Windows Hello Security Boost: Microsoft's 2025 Color Camera Requirement Explained
Microsoft is raising the bar for Windows Hello security by mandating color camera support for facial recognition starting in April 2025. This strategic move aims to combat sophisticated spoofing...
Windows Hello Update: How New Security Measures Affect Facial Recognition in Low Light
Microsoft's Windows Hello biometric authentication system is receiving a significant security update that changes how facial recognition works in low-light conditions. This move aims to enhance...
Windows Hello Now Requires Color Cameras in Windows 11 to Block Spoofing Attacks
Microsoft has rolled out a critical security update for Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, now requiring color cameras for facial recognition in Windows 11. This change aims to...
Windows Hello update tightens anti-spoofing rules, may slow older devices
Windows Hello has long been a flagship feature of Microsoft's biometric security ecosystem, offering millions of users a seamless and secure way to log in using facial recognition. The latest...
Windows 11 Hello facial spoofing defeat triggers enterprise authentication rethink
Windows Hello has long been celebrated as one of the flagship features of Microsoft’s security-centric push in Windows 11, offering a slick, passwordless login experience by harnessing biometric...
Microsoft 365 Outage 2025: Root Causes, Business Impact, and Proactive Solutions
Microsoft 365 users worldwide experienced significant disruptions in early 2025, marking one of the most widespread outages in the platform's history. The multi-hour service interruption affected...
Microsoft's Passwordless Future: How Passkeys Are Revolutionizing Windows Security
Microsoft is leading the charge in what could be the most significant authentication revolution since the password was invented. The tech giant's aggressive push toward passkey adoption signals a...
Windows Hello Face Unlock Now Requires Light in Security Update
For users who have integrated Windows Hello Face Unlock into their daily routine, a foundational change in its lighting requirements has prompted widespread confusion and frustration. Owners of...