Shut Down And Restart—New Microsoft Attack Beats Passwords, 2FA And Passkeys

Check Point explains that this new technique “tricks people into giving attackers access to their Microsoft accounts. The ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I tried living without a Microsoft account on Windows, and you really don't need it

Microsoft wants you to use an online account with Windows 11, but what do you really miss out on if you stick with a local ...
PC World

10 crucial Microsoft Account settings you need to change now

If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...
ZDNet

I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too

These days, I'm very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that's what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...
PC Magazine

No Microsoft Account Needed: How to Set Up Windows With a Local Account

No Microsoft Account Needed: How to Set Up Windows With a Local Account Microsoft makes it difficult to set up Windows without a Microsoft account, but it's still possible if you know the right tricks ...