Microsoft Authenticator Gets Number Matching and Additional Context Support
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Category Archives: Microsoft Authenticator
Using Fake Reviews to Find Dangerous Extensions
Fake, positive reviews have infiltrated nearly every corner of life online these days, confusing consumers while offering an unwelcome advantage to fraudsters and sub-par products everywhere. Happily, identifying and tracking these fake reviewer accounts is often the easiest way to spot scams. Here’s the story of how bogus reviews on a counterfeit Microsoft Authenticator browser extension exposed dozens of other extensions that siphoned personal and financial data. Continue reading Using Fake Reviews to Find Dangerous Extensions
Fake Chrome Extensions: Google Asleep at the Switch
That “Microsoft Authenticator” extension you installed is actually malware, designed to phish for your passwords.
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Tip: Switch to Microsoft for Password Management and Autofill
Last month, Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft account-based password autofill capabilities across platforms.
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Microsoft Authenticator Gains Password Management and Autofill Capabilities
Microsoft Authenticator can now provide password management and autofill capabilities on mobile, so you can protect synced passwords with your Microsoft account.
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Microsoft: Stop Using SMS for MFA
Microsoft this week made the case for moving away from SMS-based authentication in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) schemes, citing its insecurity.
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Microsoft Authenticator Picks Up Security Notifications
Microsoft’s invaluable Authenticator mobile app just got even better, with support for security notifications.
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Threatpost News Wrap, April 21, 2017
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including last Friday’s ShadowBrokers dump – how Microsoft learned of the vulnerabilities, how they were patched by Oracle, along with Microsoft ditching passwords, and a new car dongle hack. Continue reading Threatpost News Wrap, April 21, 2017
Microsoft Touts New Phone-Based Login Mechanism
Microsoft announced this week its giving users a new way to sign into their accounts without long and complicated passwords. Continue reading Microsoft Touts New Phone-Based Login Mechanism
Microsoft Announces Upcoming Release of New Authenticator App
Microsoft has revealed that their new authentication app will be released on Aug. 15 and will be available to all mobile app stores at that time. This new updated version will be compatible with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Accounts and other accoun… Continue reading Microsoft Announces Upcoming Release of New Authenticator App