MICROSOFT

Windows 10 is closer to getting rid of passwords

Microsoft has released an update for Windows 10 that is being seen as another step toward a future without passwords. As BGR notes, this is due to the fact that Microsoft has introduced a certification of its FIDO2 name on its operating system.
"FIDO2 is a series of standards that allow easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and / or FIDO Security Keys. The simpler login experiences of FIDO2 are backed by strong cryptographic security that is far superior to passwords. Protecting users from phishing, all kinds of theft of passwords and repetitive attacks, "read the statement shared by the FIDO Alliance.
Biometric authentication in Windows 10 is provided by the Hello system, which allows not only facial recognition authentication but also fingerprint or simple PIN code. Miguel Dias