Credential Attacks
The latest Credential Attacks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft enforces legacy auth block on all Microsoft 365 tenants by Q4 2024
Microsoft has taken a decisive step in its Secure Future Initiative by announcing the enforcement of security defaults that will block legacy authentication protocols across all Microsoft 365...
Password Spraying Attacks: How UNK_SneakyStrike Exploits Legitimate Tools
Password spraying attacks have evolved into one of the most insidious threats in cybersecurity, leveraging legitimate tools to bypass traditional defenses. A recent incident, dubbed UNK_SneakyStrike,...
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...
CVE-2025-24071: Patch Now to Block Windows File Explorer NTLM Theft
Microsoft's recent disclosure of CVE-2025-24071, a critical Windows File Explorer vulnerability, has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This zero-day exploit allows attackers to steal...
Massive Botnet Exploits Microsoft 365 Vulnerabilities in Large-Scale Password Spraying Attacks
Overview A sophisticated cyber threat has emerged, involving a botnet comprising over 130,000 compromised devices. This botnet is executing large-scale password spraying attacks targeting Microsoft...
Navigating 2024: Critical Developments in IT Security, AI Integration, and Windows Enhancements
Introduction In 2024, the IT landscape is witnessing significant transformations, particularly in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and Windows operating system advancements....