Microsoft’s Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in the dark

https://www.theverge.com/news/687547/microsoft-windows-hello-facial-recognition-unlock-dark-room-not-working

Tom Warren Jun 16, 2025 · 1 min read
Microsoft’s Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in the dark
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Microsoft’s Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in the dark

Windows Hello face unlock in dark rooms has been disabled to fix a vulnerability.

Windows Hello face unlock in dark rooms has been disabled to fix a vulnerability.

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