According to the site Windows Reportthe biometric authentication system Windows Hello is in the process of being officially integrated on Google Chrome.
This function, introduced for the first time with Windows 10, has received widespread approval among users, allowing them to increase their level of security by taking advantage of Fingerprints, Facial recognition o one PIN. In fact, through this biometric data, Microsoft allows you to access Windows devices and apps.
Making the transition easier is the fact that Windows Hello is already available as an authentication method for Google’s browser. On a practical level, therefore, what changes for Chrome users?
Windows Hello embraces Chrome: what are the changes for browser users?
In all likelihood, Google Chrome will limit the options available for identity verification, limiting its scope to Windows Hello only.
At present, the widespread browser uses an authentication system called Wincred, adopted in Windows systems for managing access credentials. This will shortly be joined byAPI UserConsentverifier.
The concrete result for Chrome users will be the ability to access the browser more securely, with greater protection of login and payment information. Furthermore, the introduction of Windows Hello will mean less effort to remember a myriad of passwords.
On the other hand, Chrome has repeatedly been subject to exploits and vulnerabilities of various types. From this point of view, greater protection of the data stored within it can only be welcomed with enthusiasm by the large number of users.
Without underestimating the security aspect, finally, it must be said that Google’s developers are still working excellently on other aspects of Chrome, such as the gradual integration of functions related toArtificial intelligence.