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...
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical advisory urging organizations to upgrade to Windows 11 before the October 14, 2025, end-of-life deadline for Windows 10. This recommendation underscores the significant cybersecurity risks associated with maintaining unsupported...
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The digital security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as passwords, long regarded as both essential and vulnerable, begin to yield to more advanced forms of authentication. Microsoft has been at the forefront of this evolution, aggressively pursuing a passwordless future...
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The digital world stands at a critical junction, with passwordless authentication poised to transform how we protect our most essential online assets. Microsoft’s latest initiatives to accelerate the adoption of passkeys, unveiled on the inaugural “World Passkey Day,” represent a decisive push...
Windows Hello Login Issues After Windows 11 Reset: Bug Breakdown, Impacts, and Workarounds
Windows 11 users relying on the convenience of Windows Hello for facial recognition or PIN login have recently encountered a frustrating hiccup after performing system resets. This unexpected bug emerged...
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Microsoft is ushering in a fresh era for user accounts with a redesigned sign-in experience that promises to blend modern aesthetics with enhanced security features. With over one billion Microsoft account users set to experience the update, the tech giant is clearly putting its faith in the...
Heads up, Windows fans! Microsoft has announced plans to shift authentication methods, leaving passwords behind and delving deeper into the world of passkeys. While the endgame might be flashy, this transformation raises questions about the future of security, convenience, and what it means for...
In a move that should have arrived years ago—but as they say, better late than never—Windows 11 is finally addressing one of the quirkiest, long-standing issues with webcams on Windows PCs: the inability for multiple applications to access a single camera at the same time. This capability, which...
In a significant advancement for enterprise security, HID Global and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration that allows organizations to utilize their existing physical access cards for multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Microsoft's Entra ID. This collaboration aims to streamline...
Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
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