Windows Hello is now being used by 84% of Windows 10 users

[silversurfer]

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-hello-is-now-being-used-by-84-percent-of-windows-10-users/

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.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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

 

[shmu26]

If they are counting PIN, like it says in the article, then it is not surprising that high numbers of people use it.

 

[Chuck57]

When I ran Windows 10, before I regained my senses and returned to Win 8.1, I used the fingerprint feature. It was quick, easy, and it worked. I tried to fake it out by trying other fingers and never could, so I assumed it was genuine.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

For me - laptop - pin, desktop- auto sign in.