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Microsoft is retiring SMS authentication, and both Microsoft and Google are boosting passkey use to replace weaker authentication methods with phishing-resistant security.

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Who
Microsoft, Google
What
Microsoft is retiring SMS authentication, and both Microsoft and Google are boosting passkey use to replace weaker authentication methods with phishing-resistant security.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:01:48 GMT · 2h 4m ago
Where
Global ·
Why
To replace weaker authentication methods with phishing-resistant security for workplaces.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This transition aims to enhance security by moving away from vulnerable SMS-based verification towards more robust passkey technology, potentially reducing the risk of account compromises.

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