81 million login attempts hit Microsoft 365 accounts as hackers try password-spraying to force entry using stolen credentials and OAuth to bypass authentication
THE SO WHAT
81M password-spray attempts exploiting misconfigured conditional access is a reminder that identity is only as strong as your policy hygiene. Treat OAuth app consent and conditional access reviews as recurring operational tasks—this is now a live-fire vector, not a theoretical best practice.
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