Microsoft Pushes Passkeys, Phasing Out SMS 2FA for Accounts
Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication for personal Microsoft accounts in favor of passwordless options like passkeys and verified email, citing SMS vulnerabilities to fraud; users can set up a passkey through Advanced Security Options (Face, Fingerprint, PIN, or Security Key) and store it on a device, though passkeys can be less convenient on new or temporary devices. No firm date for a full rollout was given, and SMS may remain as a fallback via verified email until then.
