Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS-based two-factor authentication because it has become a leading source of fraud, replacing it with passkeys and verified email.

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Microsoft is phasing out SMS 2FA for personal accounts as it pushes users toward passkeys and other passwordless sign-in methods. Here’s what users should know.

The password used to secure your account is now a major risk, Microsoft warns, either on its own or even with two-factor ...

It wants to move towards no passwords whatsoever.

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Using a password manager is the most important thing you can do to secure your online accounts. The next most important thing is to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere you can, and one ...