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Microsoft to Replace Passwords with Passkeys for 1 Billion Users by 2025

March 28, 2025

Microsoft has unveiled plans to eliminate traditional passwords for over 1 billion users across its platforms, including Outlook, Xbox, and Microsoft 365, as part of […]

Microsoft Announces Windows Password Security Updates and AI-Powered Security Features for 2025

March 28, 2025

Microsoft has detailed several updates and solutions regarding Windows password security and login experiences, building on the company’s ongoing efforts to move toward a passwordless […]

Microsoft Launches New Account Sign-In Interface with Dark Mode and Passkey Support

March 26, 2025

Microsoft has unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its account sign-in interface, implementing a modernized user experience that emphasizes simplicity and security. The new interface incorporates […]

Tech Giants Microsoft, Google, and Apple Drive Global Passkey Adoption with Visa Support

March 1, 2025

Major technology companies Microsoft, Google, and Apple are driving widespread adoption of passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords, leveraging biometric authentication methods like facial […]

Thales Launches Enterprise FIDO Passkey Management Solution with Microsoft Integration

February 18, 2025

Thales has introduced a new solution designed to help large organizations deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale, building on the company’s established track […]

Passkey Adoption Surges 550% in 2024 as Major Tech Platforms Expand Support

February 8, 2025

The adoption of passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords has seen remarkable growth, with Bitwarden reporting a 550 percent increase in daily passkey creation […]

Microsoft Enforces Mandatory MFA Across Enterprise Platforms in 2024-2025 Rollout

February 5, 2025

Microsoft is implementing several significant security and authentication updates across its enterprise platforms throughout 2024 and 2025, building on its ongoing efforts to strengthen identity […]

Microsoft Announces Shift from Passwords to Passkeys for Enhanced Security

January 27, 2025

Microsoft has announced plans to transition away from traditional passwords in favor of passkeys as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance security and user […]

Microsoft to Implement Persistent Account Sign-In System in February 2025

January 22, 2025

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its account sign-in process, set to take effect in February 2025. Under the new policy, users will remain automatically […]

Microsoft to Remove NTLMv1 Authentication from Windows 11 and Server 2025

January 21, 2025

Microsoft has announced significant steps to eliminate NTLMv1, a legacy authentication protocol, from its systems starting with Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. […]

Microsoft Patches Major ‘AuthQuake’ MFA Vulnerability as Florida Reports Cyber Fraud Crackdown

January 5, 2025

A significant cybersecurity vulnerability dubbed “AuthQuake” affected Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system in 2024, enabling attackers to bypass security measures and potentially access sensitive data. […]

Microsoft Leads Passkey Adoption with 3x Faster Login Times, Aims to Eliminate Passwords

December 25, 2024

Major technology companies are driving widespread adoption of passkeys as a more secure alternative to traditional passwords, with Microsoft leading the charge to eliminate passwords […]

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