The internet offers a rich selection of tools for criminal purposes: password crackers and vulnerability scanners are just two examples. At the same time, one also finds web applications that are ...

Microsoft recently added a passwordless sign-in option to Microsoft accounts for consumer-level Windows users, including anyone using Windows 10 Home edition and, soon, Windows 11 home edition. Prior ...

Getting locked out of your Windows 11 password can be frustrating, but regaining access is easier than you might think. The process you should use depends on how you set up your computer and whether ...

As one of the most secure operating systems, Windows 11/10 offers its users a variety of ways to log in to authenticate themselves. From a regular password and PIN code to facial recognition, ...

Microsoft says it has a workaround and is developing a fix for a bug in Windows 10 version 2004 that makes PCs forget the username and passwords for installed apps, including Outlook. Microsoft has ...

In brief: Microsoft and other tech giants are encouraging a general pivot toward biometrics – generally considered more secure than typical passwords. However, research has repeatedly shown that ...

With its Windows 10 May 2019 update, Microsoft is getting one step closer to eliminating passwords. The company's Windows Hello has earned its FIDO2 certification-- an industry standard that deems ...