Following the hacking of LinkedIn, Microsoft has decided to tighten its rules on passwords.
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There are some days, we explained that LinkedIn had asked its users to change their password after a sustained hacking in 2012, which was finally revealed more than expected. In all, 167 million users are affected, it is also possible to check if your account was hacked the website of the security expert Troy Hunt .
The case has obviously been taken very seriously at the Microsoft side that has decided to tighten its rules on passwords. Indeed, it is now possible to enter a password considered "current" for his accounts and Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
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On his blog, the Redmond says the passwords that fuitent during an attack similar to that which was LinkedIn victim included in a list of forbidden passwords. This list will be updated dynamically to preserve the security of Microsoft accounts. The US giant said that 10 million Microsoft accounts are attacked every day.
The passwords contained in the annual ranking published by SplashData should therefore no longer be accepted by Microsoft as the worst passwords have leaked following the LinkedIn hacking.
The US giant also provides an authentication system that recalls the Trust Score of Google . It will be indeed possible to geotag the session and block a faster connection attempt if the IP address is suspect and comes from a country where you do not usually sign.
Microsoft's recommendations
Finally, Microsoft offers a guide ( PDF ) to better secure their account. Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft does not support a regular change of password and especially advisable to choose a password at least 8 characters (but not necessarily), complicated and mostly unique for each account.
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There are some days, we explained that LinkedIn had asked its users to change their password after a sustained hacking in 2012, which was finally revealed more than expected. In all, 167 million users are affected, it is also possible to check if your account was hacked the website of the security expert Troy Hunt .
The case has obviously been taken very seriously at the Microsoft side that has decided to tighten its rules on passwords. Indeed, it is now possible to enter a password considered "current" for his accounts and Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
How Microsoft deems too simple your password?
On his blog, the Redmond says the passwords that fuitent during an attack similar to that which was LinkedIn victim included in a list of forbidden passwords. This list will be updated dynamically to preserve the security of Microsoft accounts. The US giant said that 10 million Microsoft accounts are attacked every day.
The passwords contained in the annual ranking published by SplashData should therefore no longer be accepted by Microsoft as the worst passwords have leaked following the LinkedIn hacking.
The US giant also provides an authentication system that recalls the Trust Score of Google . It will be indeed possible to geotag the session and block a faster connection attempt if the IP address is suspect and comes from a country where you do not usually sign.
Microsoft's recommendations
Finally, Microsoft offers a guide ( PDF ) to better secure their account. Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft does not support a regular change of password and especially advisable to choose a password at least 8 characters (but not necessarily), complicated and mostly unique for each account.