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Microsoft adds passkey support for Entra ID

Microsoft adds passkey support for Entra ID

Starts with public preview, rollout later this year.
Juha Saarinen Mar 11 2026 4:21PM Networking
Microsoft says M365, cloud services inaccessible due to Azure AD outage

Microsoft says M365, cloud services inaccessible due to Azure AD outage

Does not affect users with already active sessions.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 1:38PM Cloud
SolarWinds attackers drop 'FoggyWeb' backdoor on AD SSO servers

SolarWinds attackers drop 'FoggyWeb' backdoor on AD SSO servers

Malware can exfiltrate sensitive data for Windows domains.
Juha Saarinen Sep 28 2021 6:58AM Security
Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Users advised to disable Print Spooler service on Windows.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:53AM Security
Wrongly removed key caused Azure Active Directory outage

Wrongly removed key caused Azure Active Directory outage

Spontaneous user file deletions follow outage.
Juha Saarinen Mar 19 2021 12:15PM Software
Microsoft Teams, Azure Portal hit by authentication outage

Microsoft Teams, Azure Portal hit by authentication outage

Worldwide problems started at 6.15am Sydney time.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2021 7:03AM Cloud
Microsoft second-phase "Zerologon" patch kicks in this week

Microsoft second-phase "Zerologon" patch kicks in this week

Insecure third-party devices could be cut off from Active Directory.
Juha Saarinen Feb 12 2021 6:34AM Security
Resurfaced Qakbot malware causes Active Directory lockouts

Resurfaced Qakbot malware causes Active Directory lockouts

From brute force password enumeration.
Rene Millman Jun 8 2017 9:28AM Security
Win10 to sport password-less biometric authentication

Win10 to sport password-less biometric authentication

Users choose biometric scan or password.
Juha Saarinen Mar 18 2015 6:09AM Security
Microsoft patches critical JASBUG Windows flaw

Microsoft patches critical JASBUG Windows flaw

Vulnerability affects millions of Active Directory-connected systems.
Juha Saarinen Feb 11 2015 6:25AM Security
Active Directory flaw allows credentials theft

Active Directory flaw allows credentials theft

Attacks not logged.
Danielle Walker Jul 16 2014 1:04PM Security
Microsoft targets enterprise with Azure updates

Microsoft targets enterprise with Azure updates

Attempts to build a bridge between Windows and Azure.
Brett Winterford May 13 2014 12:15AM Networking
Microsoft readies free cloud Active Directory service

Microsoft readies free cloud Active Directory service

Launches to public.
Juha Saarinen Apr 9 2013 7:24AM Software
Samba 4.0 server suite released

Samba 4.0 server suite released

Full Active Directory compatibility.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2012 7:25AM Software
Downer EDI kicks off major IT transformation

Downer EDI kicks off major IT transformation

Outsources IT infrastructure, plans application overhaul.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2012 3:09PM Strategy
Analysis: Is Active Directory coming to the cloud?

Analysis: Is Active Directory coming to the cloud?

Global CTO hints at "Enterprise Access" for consumer devices.
James Hutchinson Sep 6 2011 2:45PM Software
VMware hooks corporate identities into the cloud

VMware hooks corporate identities into the cloud

Single sign-on for SaaS using Active Directory.
Brett Winterford May 17 2011 10:01PM Software
St Vincent's Hospital flushes out Conficker worm

St Vincent's Hospital flushes out Conficker worm

"Massive" IT project discovers 300 unpatched PCs.
Liz Tay Nov 19 2010 11:55AM Security

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