Over the past few years, Microsoft has been moving towards a passwordless future. Back in 2021, they introduced passwordless sign-ins for Microsoft accounts, and earlier this year, they streamlined the Microsoft account sign-in experience with an emphasis on passwordless security via so-called passkeys.Honestly, it’s a good move. Most passwords are absolutely terrible and offer little defense against hackers. A passkey, on the other hand, is an auto-generated credential that can’t be intercepted or stolen, and you don’t have to memorize anything to use it. It’s quick, easy, and secure...
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