Microsoft users are now able to use password-less "passkeys" to log into all of their Microsoft consumer accounts.
In a blog post on Thursday, Microsoft touted the new login system as a way for users to access their Microsoft 365 accounts with a single biometrics or PIN request.
Users just need to access this link to choose their sign-in option and register the "passkey" for all Microsoft apps and websites.
According to the blog post, the support program for password-less systems is the culmination of decades worth of effort "toward our vision of simple, safe access for everyone."
Microsoft Ramps Up Cybersecurity Amid Data Breach Problem
The company cited the growing number of password-related cyberattacks as the main inspiration for the new security system, claiming that the attacks have surged 3,378%, or 4,000 passwords targeted per second, since 2015.
Noticeably, the rollout of the "passkey" system was released amid criticisms of Microsoft's cybersecurity following multiple data breaches in the company involving stolen corporate emails.
A recent data breach from March was even able to steal the company's source code after hackers illegally accessed email accounts from Microsoft's leadership team.
The Cyber Safety Review Board has already advised the company to "publicly share a plan with specific timelines to make fundamental, security-focused reforms" across its digital platforms and products.
Tech Industry Moves Toward Password-Less Security Systems
It is not only Microsoft that has started moving towards password-less security systems for better protection, many in the tech industry have already done it over the past year.
Several tech companies have been reported switching to biometrics-based security systems to lessen the risks of falling victim to phishing scams.
More digital security solutions have also started promoting password-less technologies for both data storage and management systems.
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