Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins (opens in new tab)

Covers Microsoft to stop sending SMS codes for personal accountsCovered by winfuture.de

Microsoft Authenticator is replacing multiple-choice prompts with manual number entry. While it slashes hacker guessing odds by 33x, the update is designed to stop accidental pocket-approvals and notification spam attacks.

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