Windows 11’s easy local account trick is dead, patched by Microsoft

Well, it was bound to happen. Last month, someone discovered a simple trick for skipping the mandatory Microsoft account when ...
ZDNet

Microsoft is changing the way you sign in - and it could be a security nightmare

Those of you who use a Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft websites should be aware of an upcoming change that could put your security at risk. In a recent update to a support page on using a ...
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Microsoft is cracking down on local accounts, but here's how you can still make one

Microsoft has been cracking down on the use of local accounts since the launch of Windows 11, but it's now almost impossible to use a local account unless you log in to your Microsoft account for ...
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Microsoft Quietly Kills Windows 11’s Easiest Local Account Bypass, Making Forced Sign-In Harder To Avoid

Microsoft has eliminated a workaround allowing Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during ...
ZDNet

I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey – and you should, too

These days, I’m very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that’s what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...
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Is somoene else accessing your Microsoft account? Here's how to check

If you use Microsoft's apps and services, like Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams, you have a Microsoft account that you use to log in to them. Since your data can be confidential and sensitive, you ...