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Microsoft Entra ID is removing an extra MFA hurdle for Windows Hello and macOS PSSO users
Microsoft Entra ID will stop requiring additional MFA prompts for users authenticating with Windows Hello for Business or macOS Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO). The change rolls out to worldwide and GCC (Government Community Cloud) tenants beginning early October 2026, with completion expected by late November 2026. Microsoft frames the update as a step toward stronger, phishing-resistant authentication and reduced reliance on weaker methods.
Why it matters: Organizations using Windows Hello and macOS PSSO will see streamlined sign-in experiences and should plan for policy updates if they currently enforce stepped MFA; teams managing Entra ID should prepare for the October 2026 rollout to assess impact on conditional access rules and audit logs.
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Microsoft Entra ID is removing an extra MFA hurdle for Windows Hello and macOS PSSO users
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Microsoft Entra ID is removing an extra MFA hurdle for Windows Hello and macOS PSSO users
Microsoft Entra ID will remove an additional multi-factor authentication step for users signing in with Windows Hello for Business or macOS Platform Single Sign-On starting in early October 2026. The change, tracked as MC1450134, aims to encourage adoption of phishing-resistant authentication methods. The rollout will affect worldwide and Government Community Cloud tenants through late November 2026.
Why it matters: Entra ID administrators and users relying on Windows Hello for Business or macOS PSSO should review authentication flows before the change takes effect to avoid disruptions.
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identity access
Microsoft Entra ID is removing an extra MFA hurdle for Windows Hello and macOS PSSO users
Microsoft Entra ID will remove an additional multi-factor authentication step for users signing in with Windows Hello for Business or macOS Platform Single Sign-On starting in early October 2026. The change, tracked as MC1450134, aims to encourage adoption of phishing-resistant authentication methods. The rollout will affect worldwide and Government Community Cloud tenants through late November 2026.
Why it matters: Entra ID administrators and users relying on Windows Hello for Business or macOS PSSO should review authentication flows before the change takes effect to avoid disruptions.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker