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This shift, reported by BleepingComputer, marks a significant step in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to modernize and secure its ecosystem.","By adopting biometric authentication as the standard, Microsoft aims to provide a more secure and seamless login experience.","Passwords are often susceptible to phishing attacks, brute-force attempts, and poor user practices like reusing credentials across platforms.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In a bold move to enhance user security, \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/microsoft-debuting-ai-powered-employees-for-companies\">Microsoft\u003C/a> has announced that all new accounts will now be passwordless by default, relying instead on biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint scanning or facial recognition.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"180\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/image - 2025-05-07T192403.269.jpg\" width=\"240\" />This shift, reported by BleepingComputer, marks a significant step in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to modernize and secure its ecosystem.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The decision to eliminate traditional passwords stems from their inherent vulnerabilities. Passwords are often susceptible to phishing attacks, brute-force attempts, and poor user practices like reusing credentials across platforms.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>By adopting biometric authentication as the standard, Microsoft aims to provide a more secure and seamless login experience.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Technologies like Windows Hello, which supports facial and fingerprint recognition, will serve as the backbone of this passwordless approach, alongside other secure methods like authenticator apps or hardware keys.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"225\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/image - 2025-05-07T192439.274.jpg\" width=\"300\" />Microsoft’s move aligns with its broader vision of a safer digital environment. The company cites improved protection against cyber threats as a key driver, noting that biometrics are harder to replicate or steal compared to passwords.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>This transition also reflects industry trends, with passwordless authentication gaining traction as a more robust alternative.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>However, this change comes with context. Microsoft has previously faced criticism for pushing users toward \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/microsoft-secretly-selling-ai-to-fossil-fuel-companies-while-bragging-about-environmental-progress\">Microsoft\u003C/a> accounts during \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/best-7-stardock-fences-alternatives-for-windows-desktop-organization\">Windows\u003C/a> installations, often making it difficult to set up devices without one.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The shift to passwordless accounts may further tie users to Microsoft’s ecosystem, raising questions about flexibility and user choice.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>As cybersecurity threats evolve, Microsoft’s default passwordless approach could set a new standard for account security. While the transition may require users to adapt to biometric or alternative authentication methods, the potential for reduced risks and a streamlined experience makes this a noteworthy development in the tech giant’s strategy.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"135\" src=\"https://quasa.io/storage/photos/01/image - 2025-05-07T192440.524.jpg\" width=\"180\" />Also read:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/google-s-gemini-2-5-pro-conquers-pokemon-blue-in-a-breakthrough-achievement\">Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Conquers Pokémon Blue in a Breakthrough Achievement\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/google-to-introduce-desktop-mode-for-android-smartphones\">Google to Introduce Desktop Mode for Android Smartphones\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/5-reasons-why-minecraft-became-the-biggest-cinematic-event-of-the-year\">5 Reasons Why Minecraft Became the Biggest Cinematic Event of the Year\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Source\u003C/strong>: BleepingComputer, "Microsoft makes all new accounts passwordless by default"\u003C/p>","microsoft-makes-passwordless-authentication-the-default-for-new-accounts","2025-05-07T17:26:51.000000Z","2025-05-14T01:18:00.000000Z","14.05.2025",{"image":82,"thumb":83},"https://quasa.io/storage/images/news/l3Dv12sV02fCERpVdioquBzEjLiYsn55elJehKuq.jpg","https://api.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/l3Dv12sV02fCERpVdioquBzEjLiYsn55elJehKuq.jpg","small",null,1203,1,"en",0,{"id":50,"title":51,"slug":52,"meta_title":91,"meta_description":92,"meta_keywords":93,"deleted_at":85,"created_at":94,"updated_at":95,"lang":88},"Quasa media blog on growth hacking in Security and Protection","Trends and forecasts. 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