Microsoft are set to retire SMS & Voice authentication methods
Read OriginalThis article details Microsoft's plan to retire SMS and voice authentication methods in Microsoft Entra by February 2027, starting with making passkeys the default in September 2026. It explains the security risks of legacy telephony-based MFA, including SS7 vulnerabilities and SIM swapping attacks. The article provides a timeline for the transition, steps for administrators to audit their tenants, and options for migrating to Microsoft Authenticator or third-party telecom providers via the Security Store. It is a tech-focused guide for IT professionals managing authentication changes.
Comments
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts!
Browser Extension
Get instant access to AllDevBlogs from your browser
Top of the Week
No top articles yet