Security researchers have bypassed Windows Hello fingerprint authentication. These researchers are from Blackwing Intelligence. And before you ask, they didn't conduct the test on only one laptop.

Failed fingerprint or facial recognition attempts can make Windows Hello unnecessarily annoying. Microsoft is finally making ...

Windows 11 build 26340.9882 lets you type your PIN while Windows Hello is still checking your face or fingerprint. We tested ...

Security researchers have found a way to bypass the popular Windows Hello fingerprint authentication technology, after discovering multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security ...

In brief: Microsoft and other tech giants are encouraging a general pivot toward biometrics – generally considered more secure than typical passwords. However, research has repeatedly shown that ...

Microsoft is expanding one of the least understood security features in Windows 11. Beginning with the August 2026 update, Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports compatible external fingerprint ...

When I use my laptop closed and connected to an external monitor, I am asked for "face recognition" or "fingerprint ...

Windows is equipped with a security feature called ``Windows Hello'' that allows you to sign in using your fingerprint or facial recognition. However, security research institute Blackwing ...

In future, anyone logging into Windows will be greeted by a fresh Windows Hello user interface, which is designed to simplify login using a fingerprint sensor, facial recognition or passkey. The ...