Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for personal accounts, citing it as a leading source of fraud. The company is encouraging users to transition to more secure methods like passkeys and verified email for both login and account recovery. This move aims to enhance security against evolving threats and simplify the authentication process. AI
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IMPACT Enhances account security by moving away from less secure SMS-based authentication methods.
RANK_REASON This is a change to an existing product feature, not a new product launch or frontier release.
