Telesign Joins Microsoft Security Store as SMS and Voice MFA Provider for Entra ID
Telesign is now listed on the Microsoft Security Store as a provider of SMS and voice verification for Microsoft Entra ID, giving organizations a way to keep…
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Microsoft Tests Passwordless Windows Sign-In on Hybrid Entra Devices
Microsoft is testing passwordless Windows lock-screen sign-in for devices joined to both an organization’s local directory and Microsoft Entra. The change…
ID Tech Digest – September 10, 2026
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Steam Uses Credit…
Microsoft Tracks Passkey-Themed Social Engineering Behind Cloud Data Theft
Microsoft has identified a social-engineering campaign in which attackers pose as IT support staff and use false passkey or multifactor-authentication setup…
ID Tech Digest – September 4, 2026
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Didit Puts…
Windows 11 Will Hand Apps an Age Bracket Instead of a Birthday
Microsoft has documented a set of Windows 11 APIs that will tell a registered application which age bracket the signed-in user falls into, and whether that age…
Microsoft Sets Mandatory Passkey Timeline for Entra ID
Microsoft will make passkeys the default in public-cloud Entra ID, then end native SMS and voice authentication delivery for users on February 1, 2027.
1Kosmos Becomes a Microsoft Entra Verified ID Partner for Remote Onboarding
Identity company 1Kosmos has extended its partnership with Microsoft to become an official Entra Verified ID services and solution partner, letting…
Microsoft Unveils Project Solara for Agent-First Devices With Biometric Access
Microsoft has introduced Project Solara, a chip-to-cloud platform for a new class of AI agent-first devices, at its Build 2026 developer conference. The…
Microsoft Begins Phasing Out SMS Codes for Personal Account Sign-In and Recovery
Microsoft is starting to phase out SMS text messages as a method of authentication and account recovery for personal Microsoft accounts, directing users toward…