ZDNET's key takeaways A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management.1Password is the first ...

Microsoft announced that passwordless authentication is now easier on Windows 11 through native support for third-party ...

On the same day Microsoft is cutting off autofill with its Authenticator app, Proton has announced a potential alternative. Proton Authenticator is a free two-factor authentication (2FA) app available ...

Microsoft has added native support for 1Password passkeys in the Windows November 2025 security update. Users will now be ...

Proton is finally bringing one of Proton Pass' best features to a standalone app. I've been using Proton Pass for over a year now, and it's quickly become my favorite password manager to date for a ...

Hackers often exploit reused passwords, gaining access to multiple accounts if just one is compromised. To stay safe, use strong, unique passwords for every account and change them regularly. However, ...

In “Two-Factor Authentication, Two-Step Verification, and 1Password” (10 July 2023), I explained that for true two-factor authentication, you needed to acquire your time-based one-time password (TOTP) ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

Proton has launched a new 2FA app, called Authenticator. This is an open-source app that offers multi-device sync, the ability to export/import 2FA tokens, and end-to-end encryption. The app is ...

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Learn how to disable Microsoft's default requirement for its Authenticator app in Microsoft 365 and regain control over your organization's multifactor authentication settings. Although Microsoft has ...

Google Authenticator is a powerful tool for adding an extra layer of security to your online accounts, but it does not have an official application for Windows PCs. However, there are several ...