2023-08-14 07:00:00
Microsoft is working on an alternative passwordless authentication solution for its Windows 11 operating system.
Starting with Preview Build 23486, members of the Windows Insiders Program can test a Windows 11 authentication without password.
How ? By relying on the access keys (Passkeys), whether to authenticate directly under the operating system or under websites or applications supporting this type of solution.
Access keys represent a future where bad actors will have a much harder time stealing and using your credentials when logging into a website or app. Security keys are phishing-resistant, recoverable, and faster for users.
When a secure access key is created, one can use Windows Hello to authenticate by facial recognition (Infrared webcam), fingerprint reader or code PIN.
The Redmond firm tells us:
Additionally, users can use their phone to complete the app login process.
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We give users fundamental control over how they can manage saved passwords on their Windows device.
They can now view and delete saved access keys for their favorite apps/websites from Windows Settings.
Source : Windows Insider
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