Why is Microsoft disabling basic authentication?

Why is Microsoft disabling basic authentication?

2 years ago
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-disable-exchange-online-basic-auth-next-month/

Microsoft warned customers today that it will finally disable basic authentication in random tenants worldwide to improve Exchange Online security starting October 1, 2022.

Today's announcement follows multiple reminders and warnings the company has issued over the last three years, the first published in September 2019.

Why is Microsoft disabling basic authentication?

Sep 1, 2022, 6:22pm UTC
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-disable-exchange-online-basic-auth-next-month/ > Microsoft warned customers today that it will finally disable basic authentication in random tenants worldwide to improve Exchange Online security starting October 1, 2022. > Today's announcement follows multiple reminders and warnings the company has issued over the last three years, the first published in September 2019.