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Why does Windows Hello insist on setting a PIN when authenticating with . . . Windows Hello stores authentication credentials (like your face, fingerprint-metadata, and the PIN) inside your system's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The authentication code used runs inside this TPM, which is supposed to give a higher level of protection compared to traditional on-disk storage
What is the logic of using numbers for Windows PIN? Using alphanumeric sequences does not stop you using a number only sequence if that is faster The same applies to PIN pads, and I would suggest they are rarer on Windows installs than most other OS's (for login to say android that would be a good argument)
How is EFS key protected and unprotected when Windows Hello PIN is used . . . Firstly see Microsoft's documentation on Windows Hello Basically, when your’re using Windows hello, the traditional user password is replaced by a mixture of a PIN and the Trusted Platform Module, for authentication **The TPM is a hardware component that securely stores cryptographic keys, sorta like Apple’s secure enclave During the setup of Windows Hello, the EFS private key is
incident response - Is this event a security concern: Windows 10: Event . . . I also try to get rid of this warning I observed it from two types of environment: on Workgroup computers (typically at home) and with on-premise Active Directory joined computers (corporate network) on Windows 10 1607+ It doesn't seem to be linked to Windows Hello but rather to the Azure Active Directory (AAD) join and probe process The event is logged when Windows starts, which is when it
How exactly is a fingerprint stored in Windows Hello? Why is it claimed . . . Moreover, I couldn't quite find a concise explanation of the way Windows Hello stores and compares fingerprint hashes, so I'm wondering how exactly these measures were implemented that make them better than passwords What actually happens in a Windows Hello domain? Is there a fuzzy hash of a fingerprint being sent to the domain controller?
Why does one have to hit enter after typing ones Windows password to . . . When you set up a numeric PIN with Windows Hello, the system will immediately sign you in with that PIN once you enter the correct number of digits, saving you the trouble of having to press Enter For example, if you set up an 8-digit PIN, then once you enter the eighth digit, the PIN validation process begins
authentication - How do macOS Touch ID and Windows Hello work securely . . . How do macOS Touch ID and Windows Hello work securely with fingerprints in place of passwords? As an example, macOS has been successfully using fingerprint authentication as a secure method for unlocking laptops, authorizing purchases, and even granting access to key vaults (e g 1Password)
FIDO2 on Windows: Why do I need a TPM? 1 Windows Hello IS a FIDO authenticator If you don't have a Windows Hello security key (e g Yubikey) you can use Windows Hello That requires a TPM You shouldn't need a TPM to authenticate using an external key