Hi ))))))))))))) So here’s the deal: Microsoft just migrated its entire Windows Key Management Service (MKMS) — the backbone of license activations for Windows, Xbox, Office and who knows what else — into Azure.Not just any Azure. We’re talking Confidential Virtual Machines, managed HSMs, and enough hardware-backed encryption to make even the NSA feel excluded….
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Break the Chain: Why FIDO2 Is Killing Passwords for Good
Hey, let’s be honest: passwords are over. SMS‑codes, pushpopups, totp tokens, great in theory, weak in real‑life fights. bad guys surf that weakness like it’s a goldmine. phishing got too smart, MFA fatigue is real, and attackers no longer brute-force, they social-engineer the hell out of u. that’s where FIDO2 crashes in like a hero,…
Mastering Security in Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, Identity Protection)
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is the cornerstone of secure identity management in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. It delivers comprehensive protection through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access (CA) policies, and Identity Protection (IP). This article provides an in-depth technical perspective suitable for scientific and enterprise-grade IAM implementations. ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) What…
Microsoft multimodal AI
Hi, seriously, not enough folks ask about the real magic under the hood of multimodal AI. and lemme tell you, Microsoft’s doing some next-level wizardry with models like kosmos-2 and florence. buckle up, it’s gonna be a bit geeky, a bit messy, but totally worth it. so. what even is multimodal ai? easy. it’s an…
Microsoft’s Copilot Wave 2: A Leap Toward AI Autonomy or a Glimpse Into Its Limits?
Build 2025’s biggest reveal exposes groundbreaking features- and hidden flaws. REDMOND, WA – At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft unveiled Copilot Wave 2, the next evolution of its AI-powered assistant, promising to redefine productivity with advanced reasoning, memory, and generative capabilities. But beneath the sleek demos lies a critical question: Is this truly the dawn of…
Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 10 Update Due to BitLocker Failure
Microsoft has urgently released an update for Windows 10 to fix a serious issue causing BitLocker encryption to malfunction. The problem occurs after installing the KB5034441 security update, which was supposed to patch vulnerabilities in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). What Went Wrong? The update was intended to close a security hole (CVE-2024-20666) that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption….
Scheduled Password Changes Are an Outdated Practice
Hi for All and have a nice time, so today we are talking about passwords (ready?) Let’s think! • In most IT systems and various companies, mandatory periodic password changes are a common rule. At my company, passwords must be changed every three months. Do you think this approach is correct? After all, this practice…
Microsoft Fixes Power Pages Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks: A Deep Dive
Microsoft has recently patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Power Pages platform, which had been actively exploited in targeted attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-24989, is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability that allowed attackers to bypass user registration controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the issue,…
Microsoft has released a tool to restore Windows devices affected by the CrowdStrike update
Microsoft has released a tool that helps IT professionals quickly restore Windows computers that fail after a CrowdStrike update. This problem affected 8.5 million devices worldwide and disrupted the work of banks, airlines, television companies, supermarkets, and other organizations. The tool creates a bootable USB drive with Windows PE environment. It automatically accesses the system…
Global Windows Crash with CrowdStrike protection systems installed
Global Windows Crash firstly- how to repair – from Russian experts!!! 1. Restart Windows and boot into Safe mode 2. Open a command prompt 3. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike 4. Locate the file matching “C-00000291* sys”, and delete it. [or Rename the file CSAgent.sys to something else, eg. donotcrash.sys] 5. Continue normal startup )))))))))) no need…