Windows Hello Facial Recognition Passes The Test Of Identical Twins

One twin was unable to log in as the other

[engine]

Some practical research was undertaken to try and fool the Windows Hello facial recognition log in.

Great news for Microsoft: Of the identical twins that took part in the research, one was unable to log on as the other.

Could this turn out to be better security than a password?

In the end, there were some cases of Windows Hello taking its time to identify a twin, but no case of it wrongly granting access. That’s a win for Intel and Microsoft. Windows Hello Facial Recognition Passes The Test Of Identical Twins [theaustralian.com.au]

[bill]

I'd want more than a PR stunt, along with some substantial data to back this claim up before I replaced my password with something like this. They are coming along though.

[tangor]

DNA is the way to go.... but who wants their finger pricked each time they log in? :)

Though there are a few screens I might spit on. :)

[tangor]

Too late to edit the above. I meant to say there were a few LOGIN screens....

[engine]

It was an interesting test, but, yes, i'd like to see more, independent testing. I may use this at home as it's unlikely the machine will ever be seen by anyone else, apart from the wife, the window cleaner, and the cat!

[tangor]

Really? Do you (or any sane person) want to give MS or any other computing company a LIVE CAMERA into your home/work place?

HORRORS!

I have few computers with webcams, but those that do have a half-inch by half-inch piece of opaque BLACK electrician's tape over the lens, and no microphone is connected, or is disabled or (on one machine) unsoldered.

[engine]

I said I may use it.
I have not yet upgraded any machine to win 10, and when i do i will look at every aspect, especially privacy. I don't have anything to hide, but whatever the system is, I do want to understand the privacy, and to know what use, and where it's transmitted and where it's likely to be put to use outside of the basic access. I'll wait until I read the privacy details.

I have used fingerprint scanners previously, and some may say that is more of a concern. It's really down to where the data goes, and to what use it may be put.

[tangor]

@engine

I know the feeling!

Might want to look at thread I started re: Win 10 and Privacy

[webmasterworld.com...]

There's some reassuring things... but the rest of it is 1984 and you know which 1984 that means. :)

[engine]

I was reading some of that but I didn't get time to digest all the details. It's a helpful topic, thanks. Some may not realise the issues surrounding privacy on Win 10. I'd be surprised if they were much worse than all the other services out there, but, for me, it's good to be aware.

Example: An app i've used on my phone wanted an update. Fine, I use it, so that ok. However, it now wanted access to my contacts. I can imagine some apps requiring that, but this was a weather app. I really cannot see the justification for requiring that info, so I removed the app. I wonder how many simply hit ok to update the app without realising!

Back on topic: Facial recognition may be very useful, but it's the deviousness of the app builders that may put an end to it becoming widespread.