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Extortion emails claiming stolen data are mass-sent scams to watch for

Extortion emails claiming stolen data are mass-sent scams to watch for

Cybersecurity experts warn that extortion emails threatening to leak private data are automated scams designed to trigger panic. Learn why these claims are fabricated and why recipients should never pay the ransom.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September 2026

Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September 2026

Microsoft is replacing phishable SMS and voice-based MFA with passkeys as the default sign-in method for Microsoft Entra ID in the public cloud.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read