Microsoft has officially announced plans to deprecate the RC4 encryption algorithm used in Kerberos authentication. The algorithm, which has been in use for over three decades and is known to have serious security flaws, is expected to be phased out by mid-2026. Rivest Cipher 4, or RC4, was developed by cryptographer Ron Rivest in 1987. … Continue reading Microsoft Confirms Upcoming Deprecation of RC4 Encryption