computer access control
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Elon Musk Tests Verification With a Government ID and a Selfie
X (the social media site formerly known as Twitter) is in the process of launching a new identity verification feature that could prove controversial. The feature, which is currently only offered to/forced on premium “Blue” subscribers, asks users to fork over a selfie and a picture of a government-issued ID to verify that they are…
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Microsoft Wants to Prove You Exist with Verified ID System, if You’ll Let It
In the decade-spanning conflict between the need for online privacy and efforts to stop fake accounts from accessing sensitive info, the tech monolith that is Microsoft is putting its massive weight behind the creation of standardised online identities.
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How to Sign In to Your Windows PC Without a Password
There are a couple of ways to bypass the Windows sign-in process and unlock your computer with just a keypress.
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Hackers Are Getting Better and Better At Defeating Your 2FA Security
Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, has been sold to web users as one of the most important and trustworthy tools for securing your digital life. You probably know how it works: By supplying an account with not just your password but also a secondary piece of information (typically an automated code texted to your phone or…