Microsoft is phasing out SMS 2FA for personal accounts as it pushes users toward passkeys and other passwordless sign-in methods. Here’s what users should know.

SMS-based authentication is now a leading source of fraud, Microsoft says.

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Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) and SMS one-time passwords (OTPs) for personal Microsoft accounts. Calling SMS-based logins "a leading source of fraud," the company ...

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