Why is MS 365 suddenly requiring a smart phone app for login verification?

White Lake Beach 0 Reputation points
2023-07-26T17:08:30.42+00:00

I don't have a smart phone which is why I had text message authentication set up but now I am being warned that i MUST download the (new?) Microsoft Authenticator app on my smart phone in order to continue using ...

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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