News Summary

• Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today (August 1, 2025) and will delete all of your stored passwords.
• Users will be prompted to set up a passkey if they have a password and one-time code set up on their account.
• Passkeys have been fast becoming the preferred alternative to passwords for businesses and consumers alike.
• They’re faster to use and much more secure against phishing and credential theft.
• As an added bonus, passkeys can be verified using secure biometric authentication using a facial recognition scan or a fingerprint.