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Microsoft is making good on its promise to support passkey syncing.
The rollout is starting with availability on Edge for Windows.
A more holistic and industry-leading strategy appears to be in the works
Whether you're using websites or applications (collectively referred to by cybersecurity pros as "relying parties") that require a login, you will eventually be asked to eliminate your password in favor of a passwordless passkey.
Under the guidance of the multi-vendor FIDO Alliance, the passkey standard -- considered a non-phishable type of login credential -- has been around for five years. However, the global shift to passkeys has been hindered by the immaturity of some supporting technologies in today's operating systems and devices, as well as in the various identity management systems used by relying parties.
Also: I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
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