Critical New Microsoft Account Takeover Bypasses Authentication
Feb 04, 2025
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Now, Microsoft has fixed a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to access Microsoft Accounts. This vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-21396, could bypass authentication and lead to hackers gaining control of accounts. Microsoft has already taken action to fix this issue and no further steps are required from users.
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