Recently in the network got a new build of Windows 10, which was discovered function remote download system updates and applications from other computers connected to the Internet. Today, Microsoft officially confirmed the information that the login can be used not only classical password, and fingerprint, iris and facial recognition.
This function is called biometric authentication Windows Hello and can be used not only to enter in your profile, but also for authorization applications, corporate services and websites that significantly enhances the protection of personal data. It is worth noting that, in addition to supporting the system of alternative input options, requires hardware with appropriate sensors.
Microsoft also said that the existing compatible computers that are already equipped with fingerprint scanners, receive support Windows Hello after upgrading to Windows 10 later this year. The company claims that this function uses a special symbiosis of hardware and software to accurately verify the user.This should eliminate the third-party logon attempts using photos of the device owner. According to Microsoft, Windows Hello provides enterprise-level security.
In addition to Windows Hello system administrators, application developers and web sites will be available to the program "Passport" which is a system of identification without a password, which they can use to identify users. The use of "passport" system and Windows Hello will not be mandatory - users will always be able to abandon it in favor of more traditional methods of identification.
Note that all systems equipped with 3D-camera Intel RealSense, will support technology unlock the device with the identification of the person or iris.
