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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.

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Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better protection against scammers.

What you need to know Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes. The company says QR codes will offer a little more robust ...