The stronger phishing becomes, the more valuable phishing-resistant authentication becomes.
Microsoft's 2026 Entra ID changes are part of a wider move toward passkeys and other authentication methods designed to resist credential theft.
Traditional passwords can be copied. SMS codes can be intercepted or socially engineered. Authentication methods tied more closely to the legitimate service can reduce those risks.
Users should enable passkeys where trusted services support them.
But technology still needs context.
Never approve unexpected authentication requests simply because the prompt looks official.
Strong authentication and careful verification work together.