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Windows 10 and 11 have an authentication method based on entering a lower complexity code under certain circumstances. This is widely referred to as a PIN, indicating that these are widely thought of as number only sequences.
This answer … Continue reading What is the logic of using numbers for Windows PIN?
Quick: When you think about Windows, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I bet it’s not security or resiliency. And yet, that’s the message coming out of Microsoft Ignite this week, that security is the firm’s top priority–left unsaid, that mea… Continue reading Resiliency (Premium)
The Windows 11 Beta build 22635.4440 introduces a modernized Windows Hello experience with new iconography and some UX changes.
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They say a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so I wonder:
Using Windows locally (no Microsoft servers involved) I set a password for my account.
When wanting to use fingerprints for authentication (because it’s more convenient),… Continue reading Why does Windows Hello insist on setting a PIN when authenticating with fingerprints?
Microsoft reboots controversial Windows Recall with proof-of-presence encryption, anti-tampering checks, and secure enclave data management.
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EFS private key is normally encrypted by users Windows password, but when PIN (and TPM magic) is used to sign user in using Windows Hello, the user’s passphrase is not used at all…so how can Windows access EFS private key since user passwo… Continue reading How is EFS key protected and unprotected when Windows Hello PIN is used?
EFS private key is normally encrypted by users Windows password, but when PIN (and TPM magic) is used to sign user in using Windows Hello, the user’s passphrase is not used at all…so how can Windows access EFS private key since user passwo… Continue reading How is EFS key protected and unprotected when Windows Hello PIN is used?
Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-In Security (ESS) is one of several mysterious Windows 11 features that most people have never experienced. In this case, there’s a good reason: You can’t just enable it on any PC, it has to be configured by your PC maker at… Continue reading Need to Know: Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-In Security (Premium)
An upcoming blog post for members of the Windows Insider Program will explain how to get the AI-powered Recall feature. Continue reading Microsoft Delays Recall Launch for Windows Insider Members Until October
The description for the FineTech FPS00200 USB fingerprint sensor mentions that it does support Windows Hello specifically, but it does not mention FIDO2 more generally. But then FWIK Windows Hello implements FIDO2 (WebAuthn) and more.
So c… Continue reading Can a USB fingerprint sensor support Windows Hello but not FIDO2