Microsoft Declares War on Passwords: Say Hello to a Safer, Passwordless Future!
Microsoft is taking a bite out of the password pie! New accounts will be passwordless by default, embracing passkeys and biometric authentication. Say goodbye to forgotten passwords and hello to your new login buddy: your face! It’s like having a bouncer at the club, but for your data. Passwordless by default is the future!
Hot Take:
Microsoft is giving passwords the boot! In a plot twist worthy of a tech thriller, the tech giant is saying “no more” to the era of forgotten passwords and post-it notes. It’s time to embrace the brave new world of passkeys and biometric wizardry, because who needs a string of characters when you have a face that can launch a thousand logins?
Key Points:
- Microsoft accounts are now “passwordless by default” for new users.
- Options for passwordless sign-in include passkeys and biometric authentication.
- The change is part of an updated user experience (UX) for web and mobile apps.
- Existing users can opt into passwordless settings through their account preferences.
- Microsoft is part of the FIDO Alliance, promoting passkey authentication.
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