Cloud Identity
The latest Cloud Identity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft’s August Patches Fix Kerberos dMSA Vulnerability That Lets Attackers Escalate to Domain Admin
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Server 2025’s delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) feature allows an attacker with initial access to specific Kerberos secrets to escalate to full...
Microsoft Shuts Door on Local Accounts for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
Windows 10 users clinging to the familiar operating system after its October 14, 2025, end-of-support date will face a stark new reality: paying for extended security updates now requires an...
Microsoft Entra ID Group Source of Authority: Revolutionizing Hybrid Identity Management
As organizations continue the relentless migration from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-first and hybrid environments, the need for modern, secure, and unified identity management only grows more...
The Evolution of Cloud Phishing: Microsoft OAuth Exploitation and AI-Driven Attacks
Phishing campaigns in the cloud era have undergone a fundamental evolution, leveraging both novel attack surfaces and the expanded reach of cloud identity management systems. Nowhere is this...
2025 Microsoft OAuth Phishing Campaigns: Evolving Threats, MFA Bypass, and Defense Strategies
Phishing campaigns have always evolved alongside enterprise security, but the current wave assaulting Microsoft OAuth in 2025 marks a concerning leap in both sophistication and scale. At a time when...
Microsoft Entra ID Linkable Token Identifiers: Enhancing Enterprise Identity Security in the Cloud
Microsoft’s unveiling of linkable token identifiers in Entra ID marks a significant evolution in enterprise identity security, aiming to tackle the mounting risks around token misuse in the modern...
Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID: Risks, Exploits, and Defense Strategies
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, Microsoft Entra ID—formerly known as Azure Active Directory—has rapidly become a linchpin for enterprise identity and access management. As...
How to Identify and Handle Microsoft Entra ID Inactive Tenant Emails Safely
Receiving an unexpected email from Microsoft stating that a “tenant” account related to Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is about to be deleted—and that you must pay to keep it—is a...
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium: Secure Your Microsoft Entra ID Data
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium: Advanced Cloud Backup for Identity Data Security In today's digital landscape, identity is the key to accessing organizational resources. A robust identity and...
How TeamFiltration Protects Microsoft Entra ID from AI-Powered Cloud Identity Attacks
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a dangerous evolution as AI-driven attacks increasingly target Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), putting organizations at unprecedented...
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...
Microsoft 365 MFA Outages: Causes, Impact, and How to Strengthen Cloud Security
Recent Microsoft 365 multi-factor authentication (MFA) outages have sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments, exposing critical vulnerabilities in cloud identity management systems. The...