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Microsoft makes passkeys default for business authentication

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Microsoft is shifting businesses from SMS and phone call authentication to passkeys as the default method. The company argues that traditional authentication is no longer secure enough. Passkeys use biometrics or device PINs, reducing phishing risks.

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This move signals a major push toward passwordless authentication, but adoption may be slow given enterprise inertia and legacy system dependencies.
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Goodbye SMS or phone calls — Microsoft is making passkeys the default authentication process for businesses →
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