Attackers have recently begun targeting legacy authentication for Microsoft 365. While such attacks have always taken place, they’ve become far more frequent than ever before. The best way to prevent such attacks is to require MFA.
In spite of Microsoft’s best efforts, ransomware attacks can sometimes successfully encrypt data in the Microsoft 365 cloud. This is especially true for data stored in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. This article explains how these attacks work and some precautionary steps that you can take.
When virtual machines run slowly, the problem is almost always tied to 3 main reasons. Discover the 3 possible reasons why your VM is running slow and some pro tips to avoid the problem.
When a virtual machine fails to boot up, it’s often due to a storage problem or other hardware resource problem. This article describes some simple things to check when a virtual machine fails to boot up properly.
Cybercriminals are increasingly turning toward using PowerShell as an attack tool because it’s powerful and tightly integrated into the Windows operating system. Although disabling PowerShell probably isn’t an option, you have some things that you can do to reduce the chances of a cybercriminal using it against you.
GUI-based Windows management tools are specifically designed to avoid exposing passwords. Even so, it’s sometimes possible to use PowerShell to help reveal a password. This article explores some techniques for doing so.
When an attacker compromises an organization, they often do so by gaining access to a user’s account. If you suspect a security breach, you need to reset everyone’s passwords. This article explains how to automate this crucial task.
Even though Microsoft uses Hyper-V for hosting VMs on Azure, doing so works differently than what Hyper-V admins might be used to. This article examines the basics of hosting VMs on Azure, while also examining some of the various VM management options available to admins.
If an administrator deletes an OU, they aren’t just deleting the OU. Rather, they’re also deleting the objects within the OU. This may include user accounts, computer accounts, and other objects. As such, admins should take steps to prevent OUs from accidental deletion.
Power Automate is a Microsoft 365 application, and is often the go-to tool for automating business processes. Even so, you have some limits to the types of tasks that you can automate using conventional workflows. This article explains how to take advantage of AI in a way that allows you to create otherwise impossible automations.
