Microsoft Authenticator App (Android) is a mobile application that helps users protect their personal accounts and logins by using two-factor authentication. This app allows users to generate one-time passwords or use push notifications, making it much harder for someone else to gain access to the account. It also supports sign in with biometric authentication such as face recognition and fingerprint scanning, making it even more secure.
Highlights:
• Easy setup process
• Multi factor authentication options including one time password, push notification, biometrics and more
• Compatible with Microsoft accounts like Outlook, Office 365 and Azure AD
• Support for other popular services like Google, Dropbox etc
Features:
• Log into your online accounts quickly and securely with two step verification via the app’s quick response code scanner or QR code generator.
• Easily manage all of your different account logins from within the app itself – no need to open multiple web browsers or apps.
• Sign in using facial recognition technology or fingerprint scan on compatible devices for extra security.
• Get notified when suspicious activity occurs so you can take action right away if needed.
New Updates:
• Notification feature added which alerts user about any suspicious activity detected on their device/accounts linked with this app .
• Now support various languages such as Chinese , French , Spanish , Arabic etc .
• Improved interface usability .
Pros:
• Secure way of logging into online accounts without having to remember complex passwords .
• Added security layer against hackers & identity thieves through two factor authentication & biometric login option .
• Accessible across platform – iOS , Android & Windows phone users can download this app easily from respective stores & start enjoying its benefits immediately after installation .
Cons:
• In order to avail full features of MS Authenticator App you must have a Microsoft account which may not be available in some countries around world due lack of infrastructure & internet penetration rate there .
