Microsoft's pivot away from passwords in Authenticator is a decisive step in its broader vision for enhanced digital security ...

"Passwords can be cracked, whereas passkeys need both the public and the locally stored private key to authenticate users, which can help mitigate risks like falling victim to phishing and brute-force ...

The Microsoft document on "Register passkeys in Authenticator on Android or iOS devices" explains how to set up the Authenticator app to create passkeys for any supported account. Of course, you ...

Microsoft is removing password management from its Authenticator app by August 2025, moving the feature to Edge and ...

How to set up a passkey in Microsoft Authenticator. Microsoft said in a May 1 blog post that it will automatically detect the best passkey to set up and make that your default sign-in option.

Microsoft is rolling out a new backup system in September for its Authenticator app on iOS, removing the requirement to use a Microsoft personal account to back up TOTP secrets and account names.

Millions of Microsoft Authenticator users have been issued an urgent warning to save all their passwords immediately before a major change takes effect in just hours.. The company is phasing out ...

Microsoft Authenticator Users: Your Passwords Could Be Inaccessible Soon – Act Now Your email has been sent If you use Microsoft Authenticator, there are important steps you might want to take ...

Microsoft Authenticator app overhaul prompts users to backup passwords before major changes. Autofill capability and stored payment data in Authenticator set to be wiped out, manual transfer ...

The Microsoft Authenticator app is now issuing notifications warning that the password autofill feature is being deprecated in July, suggesting users move to Microsoft Edge instead.