New Microsoft accounts are now "passwordless by default". New users are now prompted to create a passkey instead of a traditional password. Passkeys can be set up through device biometrics on your ...

It's time to say so long to the Microsoft Authenticator app as we know it. As of this Friday, Aug. 1, the app will no longer save or manage passwords, use two-factor authentication or auto-fill. And ...

Microsoft has officially declared war on the password. In a sweeping update affecting more than a billion users, the company is making it clear—it's time to ditch your Microsoft account password for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Republished on May 31 with a new attack on Microsoft account ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The whole password deletion and usage debate revolves around ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Microsoft announced a sweeping update that will affect more than a billion users. Starting in April, Microsoft will begin rolling out a new sign-in and account creation experience ...

Microsoft Copilot app for Windows can now sync passwords as the AI gains a built-in browser sidepane for opening links inside ...

Microsoft is a prolific supporter of using passkeys over passwords. Authenticator will no longer save your passwords. But Authenticator can't be your comprehensive passkey manager. The Edge browser ...