Questions tagged [windows-hello]
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How exactly is a fingerprint stored in Windows Hello? Why is it claimed to be more secure than a password?
I can't quite imagine a scenario where fingerprints can be stored in a way that defeats the weaknesses of password storage (i.e. pass the hash attacks or password reuse). Moreover, I couldn't quite ...
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How does Windows Hello recognize me with a mask on?
The first time I forgot to take my mask off before using the facial recognition login to my Windows 10 computer, it wouldn't work (which I expected). After a couple times, though, it started logging ...
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Lateral Movement: What is the benefit of Windows Hello For Business?
I work as a security researcher, tonight I implemented Windows Hello For Business in our environment, because it is marketed as the "passwordless way of the future" and I wanted to see if it holds up ...
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How does Window Hello protect against brute forcing?
With my Windows 10 computer, I have the option to set up a PIN with Windows Hello (I believe it's with that program). My normal Outlook password is 15+ characters mixed with upper case and lower case ...
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What are the security risks of USB fingerprint scanners in Windows 10?
Hi I have a Lenovo laptop encrypted with Bitlocker, which I also use a fingerprint scanner with. Bear in mind I'm not working with super-secure information, more the level that a developer/manager for ...
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Managing security of a desktop/mobile app
I'm working on an app that stores sensitive data (think of it as a password locker) for the UWP (Universal Windows Platform).
The most important requirement is the ability to roam the data between ...
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