It’s no secret that cyber attacks are quite common, especially those targeting the largest companies in the industry. Thus, Microsoft They have revealed a series of changes they plan to implement to their email addresses.
To address the security breach, Microsoft revealed that starting on September 16, 2024, All users with Live, Hotmail and Outlook email must add an additional security method. Just using your email and password will no longer be enough, and you’ll need to add a mobile number, an alternate email address, or a security token. Here’s what was said about it:
“While basic authentication has been the norm for quite some time, it has made it easier for criminals to capture a person’s login information. “This increases the risk that those stolen credentials will be reused to gain access to an individual’s email or personal data.”
All this will be effective from September 16, 2024 And, as Microsoft points out, it’s a way to prevent a security breach and keep data safe. In related matters, Microsoft and Google have laid off hundreds of workers. Similarly, Microsoft started refunding for it Redfall.
Author’s Note:
This may seem tedious to many people, but it is something that must be done to avoid any security breach and maintain all user information in a way that does not affect them in the long run.
Through: Microsoft
