Summary

  • In a move designed to increase account security and simplify the login process, Microsoft has decided to eliminate passwords as default settings for its accounts.
  • Instead, the company is opting for passkeys, a new, more secure form of identity authentication.
  • The switch to passwordless is not yet mandatory, but Microsoft users are advised to consider making the transition as soon as possible.
  • The company has also simplified the login process by automatically detecting the most efficient method available on each account.
  • This makes signing in much more straightforward, particularly for those using the password-to-passwordless transition system.
  • This new security measure could spark a revolution in digital security, forcing other tech giants to adopt a similar approach.

By Vinayak Guhanarayan

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