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Windows Hello, which is an all-in-one biometric authentication process integrated into Windows 10, is slowly growing in popularity, according to a new report from Microsoft.
For those unaware, Windows Hello allows users to authenticate secure access to their devices, online accounts, web browsers, etc with a Windows Hello supported hardware, such as a camera with iris scan support, fingerprint scanner, facial recognition, and even PIN.
Windows Hello is essentially an alternative to passwords and Microsoft says it’s a more user friendly, secure and reliable than traditional logins using passwords.
According to a new report from Microsoft, the number of consumers using Windows Hello to sign in to Windows 10 instead of a password grew to 84.7 percent from 69.4 percent in 2019.
Windows Hello is now being used by 84% of Windows 10 users
Windows Hello, which is an all-in-one biometric authentication process integrated into Windows 10, is slowly growing in popularity.
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Full report by Microsoft:
A breakthrough year for passwordless technology | Microsoft Security Blog
Learn how Microsoft and its partners are advancing IAM through secure passwordless access.
www.microsoft.com