Passwords are a thing of the past for Microsoft Authenticator. Starting in August, Microsoft will require you to use passkeys instead of keeping all of your Microsoft ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. You now have just ten days before ...

Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today This is your last chance to save your stored passwords Microsoft is switching to a more secure alternative In case you missed the warnings, Microsoft ...

In a few days, your passwords will no longer work. The tech giant is moving to a login method that CNET experts believe is safer. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

You'll still be able to access your passwords, but Microsoft's new approach is a safer way to log into your accounts. Dashia Milden Editor Dashia is the consumer ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

“The “password era is ending,” Microsoft has warned its billion users, confirming that it wants all those users to delete their passwords given that account attacks are now surging. As part of this ...

Microsoft is killing off the password functionality in its popular Microsoft Authenticator app as the company moves toward a "password-less" future. That means your passwords will be deleted on Aug. 1 ...