New Microsoft Report Suggests Basic Authentication as Source of Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks
Microsoft Examines Basic Authentication’s Role in BEC Attacks In late 2019, Microsoft announced their intent to remove basic authentication from Exchange Online protocols. Though for many organizations using Microsoft 365, a combination of basic authentication and connection protocols, like POP3 and IMAP4, is still standard practice for accessing Exchange Online mailboxes. A recent report released […]
MFA Enabled vs Enforced – What’s the Difference?
Last Updated On: What’s the Difference Between Enabled and Enforced MFA | Understanding Office 365 Multi-Factor Authentication One of the top ways Microsoft recommends to secure your Active Directory and Office 365 is by setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA). Passwords remain the most popular form of verifying a user’s identity but are highly vulnerable to […]
