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Here’s How Researchers Bypassed Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface Laptops

Cybersecurity researchers from Blackwing HQ have managed to bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on three different laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft. The penetration tests were carried out at the request of Microsoft to assess the security of the fingerprint sensors used in these devices. Windows Hello is a biometric authentication feature that allows users...

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Introduction to Windows Hello for Business

Last Update: Jul 24, 2023

Russell explains what Windows Hello for Business is and how it differs from Windows Hello for consumers.

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Mitigating Identity-Related Risks With Windows Hello for Business and Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO)

These days, document theft and data siphoning are common for most ransomware gangs. Because digital theft is different from analog theft, digital security should be different from analog security. In this article, we’ll explore how Windows Hello for Business and seamless single sign-on (SSO) can help organizations to mitigate many identity-related risks. We’re holding on…

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Windows Server to Add FIDO2 Security Key Support for Password-Less Sign-In

Enable password-less sign-in in hybrid cloud deployments using FIDO2 security keys with the next SAC release of Windows Server.

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Microsoft’s Windows Hello Takes Another Step Towards a Password-Less Future

Microsoft is bringing Windows Hello to new places that will help make it easier to log in more securely to your Microsoft account.

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Everything You Need to Know About Windows – November 2018

Windows 10 version 1809 is rereleased but users still face problems, Microsoft issues security advisory for devices with self-encrypting SSDs, Windows 10 gets support for 64-bit ARM apps, and researcher finds Active Directory forest trust security bug.

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Everything You Need to Know About Windows — April 2018

This month, Windows 10 goes on a diet, the April Update is delayed, and Project Honolulu reaches general availability as the Windows Admin Center.

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Windows 10 Tip: Using the Lumia 950 with Windows Hello

Russell Smith shares a quick Windows 10 tip for using the Lumia 950 with Windows Hello for increased security.

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