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You will require Microsoft account to play Minecraft Java Edition in future

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:28:26 +0000

You will require a Microsoft account to play Minecraft in the future. Minecraft has decided to make a Microsoft account to play all of its games including the Minecraft Java Edition. As a result, Minecraft players will benefit from additional security measures, enhanced parental controls, and more. Minecraft Java Account Migration “Increased security for your […]

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More than 99% of compromised Microsoft accounts did not use Multi-Factor Authentication

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:36:08 +0000

Ensuring the safety and privacy of our online presence – be it email accounts, Internet banking, or social media accounts — is highly important these days. But for some reason, individuals and businesses don’t seem to take account safety and privacy measures seriously. As a result of this irresponsible attitude towards basic cyber hygiene, we […]

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Microsoft Authenticator app for Android & iPhone introduces Phone Sign-In

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:23:17 +0000

“Use your phone instead of your password for personal Microsoft accounts”, says Microsoft. Signing into your Microsoft account on the phone is easier now. The Microsoft Authenticator App now supports phone sign-in. Furthermore, the Company has also announced the public availability of its Microsoft Authenticator App and phone sign-in feature for Android and iOS platforms. […]

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Microsoft Account Credentials are being leaked in Windows

MahitHuilgol@TWC — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:11:35 +0000

Security loopholes are nothing new, but the one we are going to talk about was discovered in 1997 and surprisingly it has once again surfaced on Windows 8. Only this time the bug has been found to be a potential threat since it would be able to leak the user’s Microsoft Account login and password […]

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Microsoft will notify you if Government agencies try to target your Microsoft account

AnandKhanse@TWC — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 14:59:10 +0000

If you are a Microsoft product user, then from here on you will be notified if there is an attempt from a Government agency / hacker to breach or attack your account. Microsoft already send notifications if there is an unauthorized attempt to access subscriber’s accounts however now the company’s surveying eyes will include government […]

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Microsoft adds Account Activity History page to its email services

SusannahLindsay@TWCN — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:26:23 +0000

Microsoft is making its online services more secure. This week, the software giant introduced a very critical feature – the Account Activity History page to their email services. Along with this feature, Microsoft also reminded us about their authenticator app available on Windows Phone. Microsoft Account Activity History The account activity history page will enable […]

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Microsoft Account launched to offer unified payment system

AnandKhanse@TWC — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:15:14 +0000

Microsoft has launched a single point-of-place from which you will now be able to handle and manage all your payment options for Microsoft product and services. With the launch of this site, Microsoft will now be offering you a unified payment system. Called “Your Account”, Microsoft Account will be a consolidated billing portal, that will […]

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