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The latest Passkeys coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Sets Hard Deadline: SMS MFA Retires in Entra ID by 2027, Passkeys Take Over
Microsoft has drawn a line in the sand: after February 1, 2027, its Entra ID identity platform will no longer provide SMS or voice call verification for multi-factor authentication. Organizations...
Attackers Are Tricking Microsoft Users Into Adding Rogue Passkeys—Here’s the Fix
A vishing campaign that preys on Microsoft 365 users—persuading them by phone to enroll attacker-controlled passkeys—has been active since early 2025, security firm Okta warned on Wednesday. The...
Microsoft’s New Passkey Playbook: Device-Bound for Admins, Synced for Everyone Else
Microsoft has published a detailed playbook for rolling out passkeys across Microsoft 365 tenants, drawing a sharp line between the authentication needs of administrators and everyday users. The new...
ExpressVPN’s ExpressKeys Scores Cure53 Approval Alongside Passkey and Sharing Features
On July 2, 2026, ExpressVPN took a major leap toward a passwordless future by rolling out a blockbuster update to ExpressKeys, its standalone password manager. The release delivers long-awaited...
Microsoft Edge Eliminates Custom Primary Password, Shifts to Windows Hello-Based Authentication on June 4
Microsoft Edge will permanently retire its Custom Primary Password feature on June 4, 2026, pushing all users who previously relied on an extra layer of password protection toward device-based...
Microsoft Ends SMS Codes for Personal Accounts: Passkeys, Authenticator, and Email Take Over in May 2026
Microsoft will discontinue SMS-based sign-in and account recovery for personal Microsoft accounts beginning in May 2026, replacing the long‑standing text message option with modern authentication...
Microsoft to Phase Out SMS Sign-In from 2026: Embrace Passkeys, Authenticator App, and New Recovery Methods
Microsoft has drawn a line in the sand for SMS-based authentication. In a May 2026 announcement, the company confirmed it will phase out SMS codes for signing into personal Microsoft accounts and for...
Microsoft Declares War on Passwords: Passkeys Become Mandatory, Recovery Overhauled on World Passkey Day 2026
Microsoft dropped a bombshell on May 7, 2026, World Passkey Day, announcing a sweeping shift that eliminates passwords and weak account recovery from its entire ecosystem. The Redmond giant detailed...
Microsoft Passkeys Arrive on Windows: Phishing-Resistant Authentication Replaces Passwords
Microsoft has officially launched passkey support for Windows 11, marking a significant shift toward passwordless authentication for millions of users. This implementation leverages Windows Hello...
Microsoft Entra Passkeys Now Native in Windows Hello, Authenticator Blocks Rooted Devices
Microsoft has rolled out native passkey support for Windows through Windows Hello, eliminating the need for third-party authenticator apps on the desktop. The update, part of Microsoft Entra's...
Bitwarden Passkeys for Windows Sign-In: Security Revolution or Risk?
Bitwarden has launched a groundbreaking feature that allows users to unlock their Windows 11 desktop using passkeys stored in their password manager vault, marking a significant step toward...
Bitwarden Passkeys for Windows 11: Passwordless Desktop Sign-In Arrives
Bitwarden has taken a significant step toward eliminating passwords from our digital lives by extending passkey support beyond browsers and mobile apps directly into the Windows 11 operating system....