A new era of phishing is underway, and the stakes have never been higher for organizations relying on Microsoft 365, Okta, and similar cloud-driven services. The weaponization of artificial intelligence, most recently exemplified by the abuse of Vercel’s v0 generative AI design tool, has made it...
Microsoft’s latest moves in credential security are reshaping both the everyday user experience and the broader conversation around passwordless authentication. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the deepening integration of 1Password’s passkey capabilities directly within...
The digital security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as passwords, long regarded as both essential and vulnerable, begin to yield to more advanced forms of authentication. Microsoft has been at the forefront of this evolution, aggressively pursuing a passwordless future...
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Few technological changes in the Windows ecosystem have felt as momentous—or overdue—as Microsoft’s bold leap toward a passwordless future. With the introduction of enhanced passkey support in Windows 11, now available in Insider Preview Build 26200.5670 (KB5060838), Microsoft is not just racing...
Microsoft’s push toward a passwordless future took a significant step forward this week, as the company began testing third-party passkey integration in Windows 11 for users enrolled in its Dev and Beta Insider channels. While the concept of “passwordless” authentication isn’t new, the practical...
Microsoft’s expansion of passkey (FIDO2) authentication methods within Entra ID marks a pivotal evolution in the company’s approach to enterprise security, bringing greater flexibility, granular control, and broader device support for organizations across global and highly regulated...
Microsoft's recent announcement of expanded passkey (FIDO2) support in Microsoft Entra ID marks a significant advancement in the realm of passwordless authentication. This development, set to roll out globally from mid-October to mid-November 2025, underscores the company's commitment to...
In a surprising yet calculated move, Microsoft is set to remove autofill functionality from the Microsoft Authenticator app, nudging users toward its Edge browser for seamless password and payment management across devices. This decision, recently outlined in official support documents and...
Here is a summary of the main points from the Business Standard article detailing Microsoft’s move to password-free accounts:
What’s Changing?
Effective Date: Starting May 1, 2025, all new Microsoft accounts will be created without a traditional password by default.
Passwordless Options: Users...
The digital world stands at a critical junction, with passwordless authentication poised to transform how we protect our most essential online assets. Microsoft’s latest initiatives to accelerate the adoption of passkeys, unveiled on the inaugural “World Passkey Day,” represent a decisive push...
Windows 11 is about to level up the modern multitasking game with a new feature that could make life easier for content creators, streamers, and video conferencing warriors. In the latest Insider Build (26120.2702) released to the Dev Channel, Microsoft has introduced a "Multi-app Camera"...
In a world increasingly plagued by data breaches and rising cyber threats, user security has never been more paramount. Microsoft has taken a bold step toward enhancing account security with new third-party passkey support in Windows 11. As digital threats evolve, the time has come for users to...
Are passwords getting phased out? Microsoft seems to think so, and its latest initiative will make that future a bit closer to reality. The company is now testing updates to WebAuthn APIs in Windows 11 that factor in third-party passkey providers, making passwordless authentication even more...