Microsoft is set to overhaul its password management system, prompting users of the Authenticator app to backup their passwords before major changes take effect. The company will phase out the password management feature in the Authenticator app and transfer it to its Edge browser.
Starting from June 1, new passwords will no longer be saved in the Authenticator app. By July 1, the autofill function will be disabled, and all saved payment information, including credit card details, will be erased. Users will have to manually re-enter their card details by August.
To avoid data loss, Microsoft is urging users who want to continue using their passwords and log-ins after August to download Microsoft Edge onto their devices. The transition aims to provide a more seamless and secure user experience, but it requires users to adapt to the changes.
Microsoft plans to streamline password access and autofill across all platforms using Edge’s integrated password manager. This move is part of the company’s strategy to innovate and evolve its services.
Source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45712626/major-overhaul-coming-for-microsoft-authenticator-users-advised-to-backup-passwords