New security posture assessment: Remove discoverable passwords in Active Directory account attributes

August 2025

New security posture assessment: Remove discoverable passwords in Active Directory account attributes (Preview)

The new security posture assessment highlights unsecured Active Directory attributes that contain passwords or credential clues and recommends steps to remove them, helping reduce the risk of identity compromise.

For more information, see: Security Assessment: Remove discoverable passwords in Active Directory account attributes (Preview)

Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor version updates

Version 2.247:
Includes bug fixes and stability improvements for the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor.

Version 2.246:
Includes bug fixes and stability improvements for the Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor.