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Microsoft rolls out passkey auth for personal Microsoft accounts

Microsoft announced that Windows users can now log into their Microsoft consumer accounts using a passkey, allowing users to authenticate using password-less methods such as Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys, biometric data (facial scans or fingerprints), or device PINs. […]

Cyber Security Today, May 3, 2024 – North Korea exploits weak email DMARC settings, and the latest Verizon analysis of thousands of data breaches

North Korea exploits weak email DMARC settings, and the latest Verizon analysis of thousands of data breaches. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday May 3rd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for TechNewsday.com. North Korean hackers are trying exploit improperly configured DMARC email server security controls to hide spearphishing attacks. The warning […]

Microsoft warns of “Dirty Stream” attack impacting Android apps

Microsoft has highlighted a novel attack dubbed “Dirty Stream,” which could allow malicious Android apps to overwrite files in another application’s home directory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and secrets theft. […]