Microsoft Urges Users to Finally Ditch NTLM Authentication
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Microsoft urges users to abandon NTLM authentication due to persistent security risks. Google has published rainbow tables for NTLMv1, potentially accelerating the transition away from this outdated protocol.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
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