Microsoft has released details regarding a new Registry key and Group Policies for NTLM removal on Windows 11 24H2 and Server ...

Windows Authentication Mode is the default and recommended authentication mode. It tactfully leverages Active Directory user accounts or groups when granting access to SQL Server.

If you are using mixed authentication mode (“SQL Server & Windows Authentication Mode”) you are vulnerable. SQL Server 2000, 2005, and 2008, running on all supported Windows platforms.

On Windows 11, you can configure Windows Hello using Fingerprint, Facial recognition, and PIN for a more secure experience, and in this guide, I will show you how.

A researcher disclosed a trivial Windows authentication bypass that puts data on BitLocker-encrypted laptops at risk.