Microsoft’s Security Makeover: 92% Phishing-Resistant, 100% Impressive!
Microsoft has upped its game with phishing-resistant multifactor authentication, now used by over 90% of its corporate users. The Secure Future Initiative, led by Satya Nadella, aims to tackle threats from actors like Storm-0558 and Midnight Blizzard. Clearly, Microsoft is not taking any chances with its cybersecurity measures!
Hot Take:
Microsoft is on a mission to make sure you can’t even get a phishing email past your grandma! With over 92% of their corporate users now utilizing phishing-resistant MFA, it seems they’re going all in on the “better safe than sorry” approach. Forget about Storm-0558 and Midnight Blizzard – sounds like Microsoft just nuked the cyber weather forecast!
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI) sees 92% adoption of phishing-resistant MFA.
- SFI was launched as a response to cyber attacks by Storm-0558 and Midnight Blizzard.
- The initiative focuses on security by design, a security-first mindset, and stronger governance.
- Five of Microsoft’s 28 security objectives are almost complete.
- Microsoft hosted its first Zero Day Quest, rewarding $1.6 million for vulnerability finds.
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