Users currently leveraging Authenticator’s password management features should begin migrating their credentials to dedicated password managers such as Microsoft’s own Password Manager within the Edge browser, Azure Key Vault for enterprise users, or third-party solutions that support SAML and OAuth 2.0 authentication protocols. Users will still be able to generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) using the HMAC-based algorithm, receive push notifications for authentication approval, and utilize biometric verification methods, including fingerprint scanning and facial recognition, through Windows Hello integration. Organizations implementing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication policies will need to reassess their security frameworks and potentially adopt alternative password management solutions. While the core passwordless functionality remains intact, users will lose the convenience of integrated password management within the same application. Password Access Ends August 2025: Users lose the ability to store and retrieve passwords in the app.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:35:19 +0000