biometrics security

  1. Faceplant Attack: Local Admins Can Bypass Windows Hello Biometric Templates

    Two German researchers demonstrated at Black Hat that an attacker with local administrative access can inject a malicious biometric template into Windows Hello for Business and sign in as another user with nothing more than their own face — a practical, low-noise bypass that undermines one of...
  2. Windows Hello Update: Security Boost Limits Facial Recognition in Low Light

    Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has long been celebrated for its convenience and security, allowing users to sign in using facial recognition, fingerprints, or a PIN. Traditionally, the facial recognition component relied primarily on infrared (IR) sensors to create a...