It works fine in test environment. But NTLMcompatibilitylevel=5 (NTLMv2 only) breaks way too many things to be useful in the Real World(tm). Exchange 2000 POP3/IMAP access breaks, PocketPC can't ...

Microsoft has officially deprecated NTLM authentication on Windows and Windows servers, stating that developers should transition to Kerberos or Negotiation authentication to prevent problems in the ...

We've been updating the Win9X machines on our network with the Win2K DS Client and then adding the correct registry entries to enable NTLMv2 authentication. Along the way I realized I installed the DS ...

A thorough understanding of Windows' authentication methods will enable you to troubleshoot problems and improve network security. Here's a look at what you need to know. If you’re having problems ...

A recently addressed security flaw in Microsoft Outlook has been identified as a significant threat, potentially allowing threat actors to exploit it to gain access to NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v2 hashed ...

Several readers responded to my previous post on pass-the-hash attacks, asking if Kerberos authentication versus LANManager, NTLM, or NTLMv2 was an effective defense. It’s a good question, one that I ...

Authentication sits at the heart of enterprise security, making passwords and the authentication mechanisms that use them, prime targets for cybercriminals. For more than 90% of organizations that use ...