Microsoft urges Entra ID admins to migrate users to passkeys

BleepingComputerOctober 28, 2026Identity

Microsoft again asked Entra ID administrators to migrate users to phishing-resistant methods to avoid sign-in disruptions before it retires SMS and voice authentication in February 2027. [...]

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DefenceMFA · Multi-factor authenticationRequiring a second proof besides a password, such as an app prompt, a code or a security key.
AttackPhishingMessages that impersonate someone trusted to get people to click, log in or pay.

Microsoft urges Entra ID admins to migrate users to passkeys

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