Latest Microsoft Authenticator News
Online Identities, Passwords, and Passkeys, Oh My (Premium)
I’ve been using a Google Workspace [email protected] my primary online identity since before we launched Thurrott.com, and for the most […]
Microsoft Authenticator is Dropping Support for the Apple Watch
Microsoft will be pulling the plug on its Microsoft Authenticator app for the Apple Watch in January. The company explained […]
Tip: Switch to Microsoft for Password Management and Autofill
Last month, Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft account-based password autofill capabilities across platforms. Since then, I’ve been using Microsoft’s […]
Microsoft Authenticator Gains Password Management and Autofill Capabilities
Microsoft Authenticator can now provide password management and autofill capabilities on mobile, so you can protect synced passwords with multi-factor […]
Microsoft: Stop Using SMS for MFA
Microsoft this week made the case for moving away from SMS-based authentication in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) schemes, citing its insecurity. […]
Microsoft Authenticator Picks Up Security Notifications
Microsoft’s invaluable Authenticator mobile app just got even better, with support for security notifications. “When important events—such as a password […]