Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS codes, wants you to switch to passkeys
The future of login is "passwordless, secure, and user-friendly"
Android wants to replace email verification codes with one-tap credentials
Editor's take: Google is once again trying to simplify something that was already fairly easy and convenient. Mountain View's latest target is email-based authentication, which is now dropping the email-checking step altogether thanks to a new Android API update.
Windows 11 now works with 1Password and Bitwarden passkeys, with more to come
Windows is finally letting you use whatever passkey manager you want
Are 16 billion compromised passwords really part of a newly discovered data breach?
The mother of all breaches could just be multiple pre-existing archives fused into one
After studying 19 billion passwords, one big problem: Over 90% are terrible
TL;DR: A new study analyzing more than 19 billion passwords from relatively recent data breaches between April 2024 and 2025 has found that the vast majority are weak. Alarmingly, only six percent of the leaked passwords were unique, leading researchers to describe a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse.
New Microsoft login screens emphasize passkeys and "passwordless" authentication
What just happened? Despite still being one of the most popular login methods, developers are gradually replacing passwords with newer, more robust authentication technologies. The "next generation" of online security is coming slowly but steadily, and Microsoft has now decided there is room for a significant redesign of the entire login experience.
Are Passwords Dead? What Are Passkeys, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them
Tired of forgetting passwords and getting locked out of your accounts? Passkeys offer a simpler, safer way to log in---no passwords, no frustration, just a quick scan or tap on your device.
Passkeys reach 15 billion accounts but fall short of expectations so far
Why though? They're safer, easier and faster to use than traditional methods
Google's Advanced Protection Program for higher-risk users adds support for passkeys
Users can now activate APP without owning physical security keys
Google says passkeys are now used by over 400 million accounts, and over a billion sign-ins
Passkeys are more popular and feature-rich than ever
Firefox introduces support for passkeys on macOS
In addition to using passkeys stored in iCloud Keychain, Firefox 122 enhances the translations feature. Also, it now displays images and descriptions when searching in the browser's address bar.
X/Twitter iPhone app adds passkey support for more secure logins
Passkeys are more secure than passwords, but developer support has so far been limited
1Password now supports passkeys on desktop browsers and iOS
1Password will now allow users to register and sign in with passkeys in your desktop browser and on iOS 17. Use passkeys to sign in to compatible websites, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft and more.
Windows 11 preview adds biometric logins for apps and websites
Windows 11 enables FIDO passkeys for passwordless authentication
Google adds support for passkeys to protect your account
A better way to secure your Google account
Apple 'passkeys' support in macOS Ventura and iOS 16 promise a passwordless future
It's a feature on Apple devices, but works cross-platform