Microsoft makes Windows SSO prompts easier to manage
Microsoft is introducing a new registry-based policy that lets IT administrators automatically accept Windows SSO permissions on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 devices …
Google lets Workspace admins apply one policy across all SAML apps
Google has updated Context-Aware Access (CAA) in Google Workspace to introduce a default policy assignment for SAML applications. SAML applications are third-party or internal …
ShinyHunters flip the script on MFA in new data theft attacks
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is supposed to defend against phishing attacks, but threat actors operating under the ShinyHunters banner are using it as a pretext in …
Fortinet starts patching exploited FortiCloud SSO zero-day (CVE-2026-24858)
Fortinet has begun releasing FortiOS versions that fix CVE-2026-24858, a critical zero-day vulnerability that allowed attackers to log into targeted organizations’ …
Fully patched FortiGate firewalls are getting compromised via CVE-2025-59718?
CVE-2025-59718, a critical authentication bypass flaw that attackers exploited in December 2025 to compromise FortiGate appliances, appears to persist in newer, purportedly …
Rethinking governance in a decentralized identity world
Decentralized identity (DID) is gaining traction, and for CISOs, it’s becoming a part of long-term planning around data protection, privacy, and control. As more …
Cross-IdP impersonation bypasses SSO protections
Cross-IdP impersonation – a technique that enables attackers to hijack the single sign-on (SSO) process to gain unauthorized access to downstream software-as-a-service …
How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Brian Pontarelli, CEO at FusionAuth, discusses the evolving authentication challenges posed by the rise of hybrid and remote workforces. …
Reducing credential complexity with identity federation
In this Help Net Security interview, Omer Cohen, Chief Security Officer at Descope, discusses the impact of identity federation on organizational security and user experience. …
How passkeys eliminate password management headaches
In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham …
Product showcase: How to track SaaS security best practices with Nudge Security
As technology adoption has shifted to be employee-led, IT and security teams are contending with an ever-expanding SaaS attack surface. At the same time, they are often spread …
Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages
A new phishing campaign is using fake Okta single sign-on (SSO) pages for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and for various cryptocurrency platforms to target users …
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