With use of multi-factor authentication rising, end-users can find themselves fiddling with codes and authentication apps frequently throughout their days. For those who rely on Microsoft ...

The Microsoft Authenticator app offers more secure and passwordless sign-in to a Microsoft account. When you add this method to your account, Microsoft makes it the default way to sign in. Visit ...

Microsoft Authenticator to stop saving new passwords June 1. Update, May 4, 2025: This story, originally published May 2, has been updated with further information on the use of passkeys by Microsoft, ...

Why is Microsoft Authenticator stuck in a login loop? Follow these suggestions to fix the issue, and before you start, ensure the app has been updated to the latest version: Clear app cache and ...

Microsoft says it’s making passwordless logins the default means for signing in to new accounts, as the company helps drive an industry-wide push to transition away from passwords and the costly ...

Cybersecurity matters more than ever. Passwords alone fail against hackers, phishing attacks, and identity theft. Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects digital accounts. Not all 2FA methods offer ...

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 ...

Security keys are the most secure way to stop SIM swaps and phishing attacks. Step-by-step instructions for Google, Apple, ...

In statements that some labeled vague and confusing, Microsoft further embraced passkeys — and is decidedly not embracing CISOs who don’t want them. Microsoft has positioned itself as a strong convert ...