Security News > 2022 > May > Microsoft, Apple, and Google to support FIDO passwordless logins
Today, Microsoft, Apple, and Google announced plans to support a common passwordless sign-in standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance.
"These multi-device FIDO credentials, sometimes referred to as passkeys, represent a monumental step toward a world without passwords," added Microsoft Identity Division Vice President Alex Simons.
Of the three companies, Microsoft has been pushing for passwordless sign-ins across many of its platforms and services for several years now.
In December 2020, Microsoft reported that over 150 million users logged into their Azure Active Directory and Microsoft accounts without using passwords.
The company began rolling out passwordless login support for all Microsoft accounts in September, allowing its customers to log into their Microsoft accounts without using a password.
In October, the Microsoft Detection and Response Team said it detected an increase in password spray attacks targeting privileged cloud accounts and high-profile identities.