How Microsoft finally makes good on its syncable passkey promise - and what's coming next

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft is making good on its promise to support passkey syncing.The rollout is starting with ...
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I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too

These days, I'm very popular in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and even Albania. At least, that's what it looks like based on this list of recent attempts to sign in to my Microsoft ...
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How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account

As I’ve said before, passwords suck. Microsoft agrees—last year, it announced a goal of getting one billion users to embrace passkeys instead. As part of that effort, setting up a passkey for a ...

How to improve Windows 11 security using Administrator Protection — shielding your PC with a switch buried in its settings

Open the following path: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options ...
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Why I Use a Security Key to Keep My Most Important Accounts Secure

Just one successful hack could cause you to lose everything—your data, your account, and your peace of mind. That's why I ditched text messages and authenticator codes and switched to a safer ...
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Microsoft is changing the way you sign in - and it could be a security nightmare

Those of you who use a Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft websites should be aware of an upcoming change that could put your security at risk. In a recent update to a support page on using a ...