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Microsoft replaces SMS codes with security keys for authentication

Microsoft is phasing out SMS authentication codes, acknowledging their vulnerability to attacks and insufficient reliability.

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This decision addresses security concerns raised by cybersecurity experts for years regarding SMS flaws.

The shift to more robust security keys strengthens user account protection against identity theft and unauthorized access.

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