Microsoft has advised Entra ID administrators to migrate their users to passkeys to prevent sign-in disruptions after the retirement of SMS and voice authentication methods in February 2027.
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Business impact
Organizations may face operational disruptions if they fail to migrate users to passkeys before the retirement of SMS and voice authentication methods. Passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant protection, reducing the risk of security breaches.
Industries affected
All industries using Microsoft Entra ID for workforce authentication.
Users affected
Users of Microsoft Entra ID workforce tenant authentication scenarios will need to switch to passkeys or other supported methods to maintain access to their accounts.
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Sources
- Microsoft urges Entra ID admins to migrate users to passkeys (BleepingComputer)
