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The latest Fido2 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Hello Now Functions as Entra Passkey: Microsoft's Passwordless Enterprise Push Gains Momentum
Microsoft has enabled Windows Hello to serve as a passkey authenticator for Microsoft Entra accounts, allowing enterprise users to sign into Entra ID-protected applications using biometrics or PINs...
Windows 11 FIDO2 Update Changes PIN Behavior for Security Key Sign-ins
Microsoft's recent Windows 11 servicing updates have introduced significant changes to how the operating system handles FIDO2 security key authentication, specifically altering the default behavior...
Windows 11 WebAuthn Update Changes PIN Requirements for Security Keys
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview update is introducing significant changes to how security keys handle PIN authentication, marking a pivotal shift in the company's approach to FIDO2 security...
Louvre Security Breach Exposes Critical Cybersecurity Governance Failures
The recent Louvre Museum heist has revealed shocking cybersecurity vulnerabilities that extend far beyond a simple theft, exposing systemic governance failures in one of the world's most prestigious...
Microsoft’s Entra ID Passkey Profiles in public preview allow group-scoped, multi-tier FIDO2 policies, replacing single tenant-wide settings.
Microsoft has launched a significant enhancement to its identity management platform with the introduction of Entra ID Passkey Profiles, now available in public preview. This groundbreaking feature...
Linux Maintainer Exodus Fuels Rise of Rust Microkernels and Open Hardware
The recent spate of high-profile resignations from Linux kernel development has sent shockwaves through the open-source community, but it has also ignited a quiet revolution: the maturation of...
Windows 11 Brings Third-Party Passkey Support and TPM-Backed Sync to Replace Passwords
Microsoft delivered one of its most significant security advances in recent memory on September 26, when it released a Windows 11 update that fundamentally rearchitects how users authenticate to apps...
Okta Exposes VoidProxy Phishing Service That Steals Session Cookies to Bypass MFA
A new industrialized phishing service named VoidProxy is arming cybercriminals with the ability to hijack Google and Microsoft accounts in real time, exfiltrating session cookies that bypass...
Mandatory MFA Comes to Azure CLI, PowerShell, and IaC Tools—What You Need to Know Before October
Starting in October, Microsoft will begin enforcing multifactor authentication for all write operations performed through the Azure Resource Manager control plane—including Azure CLI, PowerShell,...
Edge Canary Flags Reveal Microsoft's Plan to Sync Passkeys Across Devices via Microsoft Account
Microsoft has begun testing a significant upgrade to Edge that would allow the browser to sync passkeys across devices, signaling a major step toward a passwordless future. The latest Canary builds...
SendQuick Conexa Claims FIDO2 Server Certification, Paving the Way for Phishing-Resistant Windows Sign-Ins
SendQuick's Conexa authentication platform has achieved FIDO2 server certification from the FIDO Alliance, the company announced, positioning the multi-factor authentication platform as a...
HID’s New EPM and Crescendo Keys Take Aim at Passkey Deployment Headaches
HID Global is tackling the last mile of enterprise passkey adoption head-on with a new management service and refreshed hardware line. On August 5, the company unveiled Enterprise Passkey Management...