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Microsoft Authenticator
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A new essay argues that passkeys, the passwordless login technology promoted by Apple, Google and Microsoft as the future of authentication, are actually a trap users should avoid. The author's core complaint is that passkeys often lock credentials inside specific platforms and ecosystems, undermining portability and leaving users dependent on individual vendors. The piece is drawing active debate among developers and security-minded readers, many of whom share concerns about platform lock-in while others defend the technology's security benefits.
- 2Microsoft Authenticator moves Android backups to Google OneโMicrosoft Authenticator will transition its Android backup system to Google One. Discover how this 2027 update affects y
Microsoft plans to shift Microsoft Authenticator's backup system on Android to Google One, with the change rolling out as part of a 2027 update. The move affects how users store and restore their account credentials, raising questions about storage limits and security under the new cloud arrangement. Cybersecurity commentators are flagging what the transition means for account recovery workflows.
- 3Microsoft Windows Server flaw logged as EUVD-2026-73019โ๐จ EUVD-2026-73019 ๐ Score: 5.5/10 (CVSS v3.1) ๐ฆ Product: Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installat
A medium-severity vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows Server editions has been catalogued as EUVD-2026-73019, with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10. The flaw involves missing authentication for a critical function, affecting Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012 and more than sixteen other configurations. The entry was published on 8 September 2026 and updated on 7 October 2026. Administrators are advised to check whether patches are available for affected builds.