Authentication
The latest Authentication coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Delays SMTP AUTH Basic Auth Deprecation to 2026: Key Impacts & Migration Steps
Microsoft has extended its deadline for deprecating Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) in Exchange Online's SMTP AUTH protocol to April 2026, giving organizations additional time to transition to...
Microsoft Entra ID Password Spraying: How to Protect Your Accounts Now
Microsoft Entra ID users are under siege from a massive password spraying campaign, marking one of the most aggressive credential-based attacks in recent history. This sophisticated threat targets...
Windows Activation Error 0x8004FE33: Causes, Fixes, and Security Best Practices
Windows activation is a crucial step in ensuring your operating system is genuine, properly licensed, and receiving essential security updates. When error code 0x8004FE33 appears, it typically...
Microsoft 365 Authentication Outage June 2025: Root Causes, Business Impact & Recovery Steps
On June 13, 2025, Microsoft 365 users across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa were hit by a widespread authentication outage that lasted nearly 8 hours, marking one of the most...
Microsoft 365 Authentication Outage Exposes Cloud Identity Risks and Resilience Gaps
Cloud-reliant enterprises and everyday users awoke to yet another reminder of the intricacies and fragility underlying even the world’s most trusted digital platforms. Microsoft 365, the software...
Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 Update: Key Features & Security Fixes
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087) to the Release Preview Channel, bringing a mix of performance improvements, security enhancements, and quality-of-life fixes....
Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 Update: What's New & Improved (June 2025)
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087) to the Release Preview Channel, bringing a host of refinements and fixes to the aging but still widely used operating system....
Secure Password Deployment in Microsoft Edge for Business: A Game-Changer for Enterprise Security
Microsoft Edge for Business is revolutionizing enterprise security with its new secure password deployment feature, offering organizations a robust way to manage and distribute credentials safely...
Critical Windows Netlogon Vulnerability (CVE-2025-33070) Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation
Critical Windows Netlogon Vulnerability (CVE-2025-33070) Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Netlogon service, designated...
CVE-2025-33057: Critical Windows LSA Vulnerability Explained & Mitigation Steps
A critical vulnerability in Windows' Local Security Authority (LSA) subsystem, designated as CVE-2025-33057, has emerged as a significant security concern for organizations worldwide. This...
CVE-2025-33056: Critical Windows LSA Vulnerability Explained – How to Protect Your Systems
A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows' Local Security Authority (LSA) subsystem, tracked as CVE-2025-33056, poses a serious denial-of-service threat to organizations worldwide. This critical...
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-32724 Exposes Systems to Denial of Service Attacks
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-32724 Exposes Systems to Denial of Service Attacks A recently disclosed vulnerability in a core Windows component, the Local Security Authority Subsystem...