Identity Security
The latest Identity Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Identity as the New Security Perimeter: Essential Strategies for 2024
The constant hum of digital transformation has rendered traditional castle-and-moat security models obsolete; in 2024, the most critical vulnerability isn't a firewall misconfiguration, but the human...
April 2025 Patch Tuesday: Windows 11/Server Fixes Critical Kerberos Bug Breaking Machine Password Rotations
Introduction Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday release has delivered crucial security updates aimed specifically at addressing critical authentication issues affecting Windows 11 and Windows...
Microsoft 365 E5 Security for SMBs: Unlocking Enterprise-Grade Cyber Defense for Small and Medium Businesses
Introduction Microsoft’s expanding security ecosystem reflects the increasing importance and complexity of defending modern businesses against cyber threats. Recently, Microsoft announced that...
Russian APT group APT28 weaponizes OAuth 2.0 against Ukraine, NGOs
In a chilling reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, Russian state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in OAuth 2.0 to conduct sophisticated cyber espionage campaigns...
OAuth Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365: Risks and Cloud Security Strategies
In an era where digital threats evolve faster than the tools designed to combat them, Microsoft 365 users and IT administrators face a sophisticated new danger: OAuth phishing attacks targeting...
Exploiting Trust: How Russian Hackers Hijacked Microsoft 365 Accounts via OAuth 2.0 in 2023
Introduction In 2023, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a series of sophisticated attacks orchestrated by Russian state-sponsored hackers targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. These adversaries...
Veeam's New Backup Tool Shields Microsoft Entra ID from Rising Credential Theft
In an era where digital identity is the cornerstone of enterprise security, Veeam has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its new SaaS Backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID. This...
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID: Revolutionizing Identity Backup and Recovery
In an era where digital identity is the cornerstone of enterprise security, protecting critical identity data has never been more vital. Veeam, a leader in data protection and backup solutions, has...
Cookie-Bite Threat: How Session Hijacking Targets Microsoft Cloud Security
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged that targets even the most fortified Microsoft environments. Dubbed "Cookie-Bite," this sophisticated attack vector leverages...
Zero Trust Access vs. VPNs: The Future of Network Security for Windows Users
In an era where cyber threats evolve as rapidly as the technologies designed to combat them, modern organizations are rethinking their approach to network security. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),...
Cookie Bite Attack: New Threat to Microsoft 365 Security Explained
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged that targets one of the most widely used productivity suites in the world: Microsoft 365. Dubbed the "Cookie Bite Attack,"...