Microsoft is introducing a 'passwordless by default' policy, promoting the use of passkeys as the primary login method for new accounts. This initiative, aimed at reducing the security costs and weaknesses associated with traditional passwords, is backed by major tech companies like Google and Apple through the FIDO Alliance. Existing users will be encouraged to adopt passkeys upon their next login. However, without the Microsoft Authenticator app, users won't be able to fully transition to passwordless authentication, undermining the benefits of the initiative and complicating user experience.
Microsoft's latest initiative champions passkeys as the default login method, pushing for a significant transition away from traditional passwords that have plagued security for years.
The company aims to ease the burden of managing unique passwords, which loads users with cumbersome security responsibilities that often result in weak and reused options.
Despite the advantages of passkeys, users must still install the Microsoft Authenticator app to fully realize the benefits, creating a contradiction in the push for passwordless security.
With rising concerns around data breaches and hacking techniques like password spraying, the urgency to adopt more secure login methods such as passkeys has never been greater.
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