passwordless

In a bid to streamline security protocols and enhance user experience, Microsoft has recently teamed up with HID Global to leverage existing physical access cards as a means of multi-factor authentication (MFA). As organizations increasingly adapt to complex cybersecurity environments, this...

In a bold step towards enhancing user security, Microsoft has unveiled a plug-in model for Windows 11 that integrates passkey functionality with leading password management services, 1Password and Bitwarden. This initiative makes it easier for users to transition from traditional passwords to a...

In a bold push towards a passwordless future, Microsoft has unveiled exciting enhancements to its passkey system in Windows 11. This latest development not only broadens the options for third-party service providers but also significantly refines the user interface, making passkey integration...

I don’t know a single person who enjoys managing passwords. Given how much of my life is spent online and in various apps, keeping track of it all, ensuring they’re unique and regularly updated – it can quickly become overwhelming for me – and I’m a techie! Which is why I’m so excited about...

The Windows 10 May 2020 Update has started to become available to customers around the world as a free update. Since the beginning of this year, we have seen the world significantly change all around us. People, families and businesses are adjusting to new ways of working, learning and...

We have been on a journey to eliminate passwords. Today, we are delighted to announce an important milestone. Microsoft has been aligned with the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) working group from the start, the alliance represents 250 organizations from various industries on a joint mission to...

When we started building Windows 10, the team spent a lot of time and energy thinking about how to make computing more personal. We want your devices to recognize you, to understand what you’re saying… we want the experience to go wherever you do and we want you to feel a great sense of TRUST as...

I had a running network with XP being my main computer. After upgrading to Win 7 my shares are not accessible. There is one thing that I do on my home network I don't use any passwords for my user accounts. So if my main computer running vista has the main user/administrator called John, then I...