With the latest insider build for Windows 11, Microsoft is killing off a workaround that let you set up a local account instead of a Microsoft account.

Your PC is capable of running not one, but two Windows apps designed to protect you and your system against online threats: ...

Microsoft confirms that the weekend Entra account lockouts were caused by the invalidation of short-lived user refresh tokens ...

Account protection helps ... bad actors from using your name and personal information (like your Social Security number) ...

Windows administrators from numerous organizations report widespread account lockouts triggered by false positives in the rollout of a new Microsoft Entra ID's "leaked credentials" detection app ...

The tech giant has urged users to abandon their Microsoft account passwords in favor of passkeys, marking a significant shift in its security strategy. New Microsoft account holders will no longer ...

An April 2025 Microsoft security patch rollout has been spotted creating an empty ‘inetpub’ folder on receiving systems.

putting even greater emphasis on usability and security — our new UX is optimized for a passwordless and passkey-first experience.” Microsoft explains that when signing up for a new account ...

Microsoft has blocked billions of dollars’ worth ... “Fraudsters often ask for personal information, such as resumes or even bank account details, under the guise of verifying the applicant’s ...

Microsoft is launching what it's calling the first SIEM (security information and event management) tool that is native to a major cloud platform. The offering, Azure Sentinel, aims to stand out ...