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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Bitwarden Enables Windows 11 Sign-Ins With Vault-Stored Passkeys

Bitwarden now supports Windows 11 sign-ins using passkeys stored in its vault, enabling phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication across all plans (including free). Users enable Entra ID FIDO2 sign-in, register a Bitwarden-stored passkey, and log in by scanning a QR code with a mobile device. The passkey is stored in the Bitwarden vault and synced across devices, improving recovery options and reducing exposure by avoiding password transmission.

via BleepingComputer|

#bitwarden #passkeys #passwordless-authentication

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Authenticator to phase out passwords and adopt passkeys

Microsoft Authenticator will soon stop supporting password storage and autofill, encouraging users to switch to passkeys for more secure and convenient authentication. Users should export or review their saved passwords and consider setting up passkeys, which offer a passwordless login method using biometrics or PINs, to enhance security and streamline access across devices.

via ZDNet|

#cybersecurity #microsoft-authenticator #passkeys

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Windows 11 Introduces Convenient Passkeys for Secure Website and App Access

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11's support for passkeys, a new standard aimed at replacing passwords for secure and convenient logins. The recent Insider Preview Build allows users to create and sign in to supported applications and websites using passkeys, which can be authenticated through a PIN, fingerprint, or face scan via Windows Hello. While Microsoft's Edge browser has supported passkeys for years, integrating it with Windows Hello simplifies credential management at the operating system level. Apple and Google have also added passkey support to their respective platforms, signaling a growing adoption of passwordless authentication.

via The Verge|

#passkeys #passwordless-authentication #technology

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Google's Passkeys Revolutionize Online Security for Billions of Users

Google has launched its new passkey technology, which allows users to sign in to websites and apps using a fingerprint, face scan, or device PIN. The technology is expected to eventually replace passwords, creating a more secure system and reducing the need for users to remember multiple username and password combinations. Passkeys have been rolled out in Apple's iOS16 and the latest MacOS release, while Microsoft has been running it through the Authenticator app. The passkey was created by the FIDO Alliance and World Wide Web Consortium, with Google, Apple, and Microsoft as the primary drivers.

via Daily Mail|

#face-scan #fingerprint #google