Microsoft calls for users to stop using phone-based multi-factor authentication

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Microsoft has recently begun to urge users to stop using mobile-based multi-factor authentication (MFA), such as one-time SMS codes or voice calls, and instead are encouraging users to use newer MFA solutions such as security keys or app-based authentication. Alex Weinert, Directory of Identity Security at Microsoft has issued these warnings, with Weinert being Microsofts […]

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