Microsoft has announced major changes to its account login system, which will affect over a billion users worldwide. The new method of logging in through biometric access keys (passkeys) aims to reduce the risk of phishing and hacking, while also making authentication more convenient.
According to Microsoft, in recent years the company has introduced several improvements including the ability to completely remove passwords from accounts and support for logging in with access keys (passkeys) instead of passwords. As Windows Central, citing the company's words, states that the new user experience (UX) system is optimized for passwordless operation, prioritizing access keys.
Recently, Microsoft has been actively promoting the use of access keys, as traditional passwords are considered insecure. This approach is also supported by other tech giants like Apple and Google, as it represents a modern authentication method that significantly reduces risks associated with data theft.
However, the transition to passkeys is not only a way to make account logins safer. Microsoft plans to completely eliminate passwords from its ecosystem because it believes that keeping both passwords and passkeys will still leave accounts vulnerable to phishing.
The new update, based on biometric authentication technology and two-factor verification, is designed to help users transition to a passwordless system as smoothly as possible, with the entire process being intuitive and accessible for all user categories, they assure. .
Overall, the implementation of the new UX system for logging into accounts could become, according to experts, a turning point in enhancing digital security. If Microsoft successfully achieves its goal of completely convincing people to abandon passwords, it could be a significant step in protecting user data on a global scale.
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