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The infrared vulnerability tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about security flaws in biometric authentication systems, particularly Microsoft's Windows Hello facial recognition. A key topic is CVE-2025-26644, a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access when infrared cameras were used in low-light conditions. Microsoft addressed this in Windows 11 OS Build 26100.3775 by requiring color cameras for facial recognition during sign-in, effectively blocking infrared-only authentication. This change enhances security but impacts devices without color cameras. The tag includes user experiences, troubleshooting, and analysis of the update's implications for Windows Hello users.
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    Windows Hello Security Update: Facial Recognition Now Requires Color Cameras in Windows 11

    Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has recently undergone a significant security enhancement that affects its functionality in low-light conditions. With the release of Windows 11 OS Build 26100.3775 in April 2025, users have observed that facial recognition no longer...
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