Everyone hates passwords; that’s a fact of modern life. That includes Microsoft, which has confirmed a surprisingly password-free future for Windows 11 users.

Windows PCs, like the best Macs, are not immune to cybersecurity threats such as malware or phishing scams. However, Microsoft has packed in several tools to help you stay protected, including Windows Security and Microsoft Defender.

Passkeys are a safer alternative to passwords where users can authenticate using biometrics, a PIN, or pattern.

Microsoft has just issued a new warning for millions of Windows users, with “threat actors increasingly using [new] tactics aimed at circumventing defense mechanisms.” These attacks have escalated over the last six months,

Windows 11 supports passkeys, but only in the most basic way imaginable. But that's about to change. Microsoft says.