The tech giant now allows users to create a Microsoft account with just their phone number in mobile Office apps (Word, OneNote, or Outlook) on iOS or Android devices. Moreover, there’s the Windows Hello certified as a FIDO2 authenticator for sign-in on the web, and a streamlined Windows Hello PIN recovery above the lock screen.
The latest release of Windows 10, version 1903, allows users to add a passwordless phone number Microsoft account to Windows and to sign-in with the Microsoft Authenticator app. What Microsoft is seeking alternative authentication methods that could help users enjoy a passwordless login experience on Windows 10. Multi-factor authentication has been around for a while and many consider it a viable option, especially if combined with strong, unique passwords. Passwords have been long said to represent a security issue in today’s always-connected world, especially given that many devices include either default or easy-to-guess credentials, and the industry is pushing toward alternatives. There are a whopping 579 password attacks every second-that’s 18 billion every year,” Jakkal added.Microsoft wants to make its Windows platform passwordless and the latest Windows 10 release marks one step closer to that goal. “Weak passwords are the entry point for the majority of attacks across enterprise and consumer accounts. “We are expected to create complex and unique passwords, remember them, and change them frequently, but nobody likes doing that either,” said Vasu Jakkal, Corporate VP of Microsoft’s Security, Compliance and Identity.
The company has been preparing for a passwordless future for quite some time and its reason behind is the fact that passwords can be easily manipulated. It’s like 2-step verification but without the password. Microsoft’s new passwordless feature will be rolled out over the coming weeks, and it can be used to sign in to Microsoft apps and services such as Outlook, OneDrive, and more. You no longer require passwords to login to your Microsoft account as you can now use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key or a verification code sent via SMS or email.
Microsoft is leading the way for a passwordless future.
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