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Microsoft on Wednesday announced two-step verification will be rolling out to 700 million accounts “over the next couple of days.” The feature will unfortunately be optional, but it’s definitely a ...

MajorKey Technologies, a premier identity security partner and trusted Microsoft Entra Suite services provider, today announced the launch of IDProof+, a high-assurance identity verification solution ...

Microsoft is enhancing security across its services, including Xbox Live, by enabling optional two-step authentication for Microsoft accounts. Two-step verification uses a mobile phone number or ...

Microsoft has introduced a video-based user verification system aimed at preventing phishing attacks as part of its Secure Future Initiative. The initiative employs 34,000 engineers and includes ...

Microsoft’s new OA 3.0 verification process built into its Windows 8 platform is said to be causing issues between notebook manufacturers and brand vendors over the accountability of increased costs ...

The absence of Microsoft verification doesn’t mean an app is unsafe, but it does place the responsibility for ensuring its safety on you. While the Microsoft Store offers a wide range of secure apps, ...

Microsoft plans to turn on a new Azure Active Directory "Publisher Verification" security feature that will block end user consent to unverified app publishers starting next month. Unverified apps ...

The Malsmoke hacking group is now abusing a vulnerability in Microsoft's e-signature verification tool to deploy malware and steal user data. On Wednesday, Check Point Research (CPR) said that as of ...