Cyber security researchers by their very nature are always prodding and poking at systems to see what they can break. This time Jesse D’Aguanno and Timo Teräs on behalf of Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering (MORSE) have bypassed the Windows Hello (biometric) security systems on some of the most popular laptops.
How to bypass Windows Hello, log into vulnerable laptops • The Register
Of course, this is research and not an exploited vulnerability but if a hacker starts prodding and poking around who knows what is next. At least Microsoft have had a heads up to do something about this one – although it looks to be a manufacturing issue with no fix!
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
