Microsoft has announced the end of the Authenticator password autofill feature to push users towards the Edge browser.

Microsoft is transitioning to passwordless accounts, utilizing secure passkeys with PINs, facial recognition or fingerprints ...

Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET's 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.

Microsoft has announced its plans to phase out the password storage and autofill feature from its Microsoft Authenticator app ...

According to Microsoft, the Authenticator app's password storage and autofill functionality will be discontinued beginning in ...

Microsoft is discontinuing autofill in its Authenticator app starting July 2025, affecting password storage and access.

Microsoft has announced the removal of password autofill from its Authenticator app, directing users to Edge by August 2025 ...

Microsoft is discontinuing the password management features within its Authenticator app. Starting June 2024, users can no ...

Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ...

Update 4/21/25: Microsoft shared an advisory with customers stating the alerts and account lockouts were caused by the invalidation of user refresh tokens that were mistakenly logged into their ...

If you're setting up a new Windows computer, you're supposed to use a Microsoft account. But if you want to rebel, a local account has always been an alternative option, though Microsoft has ...

Microsoft makes it difficult to set up Windows without a Microsoft account, but it's still possible if you know the right tricks. Here's how to get it done in Windows 10 and 11.