Windows 10: Windows 10 login security vulnerability

I finally realized that when entering my pin to log into Windows 10, the login will not display the dot icon. This means that means that you can tell if the next character you entered is valid or not.For a hacker with access to your keyboard, the effort for trial and error approach to 'guessing' the pin is substantially reduced.Or, if your system has been seized by the government, automated guessing makes achieving access to your system trivial.It is not without significance that in the HELLO scheme of security, failure of face identification allows use of a pin.The counter claim is that

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WPA2 Vulnerability Found

A small update with regards to the Microsoft fix. The fix itself is sufficient to solve the issue on Windows, even if your WiFi device has no driver update, with one caveat:

Does this security update fully address these vulnerabilities on Microsoft Platforms, or do I need to perform any additional steps to be fully protected?
The provided security updates address the reported vulnerabilities; however, when affected Windows based systems enter a connected standby mode in low power situations, the vulnerable functionality may be offloaded to installed Wi-Fi hardware. To fully address potential vulnerabilities, you are also encouraged to contact your Wi-Fi hardware vendor to obtain updated device drivers. For a listing of affected vendors with links to their documentation, review the ICASI Multi-Vendor Vulnerability Disclosure statement here: http://www.icasi.org/wi-fi-protected-access-wpa-vulnerabilities

Source: Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center

 

Intel AMT Security Issue Lets Attackers Bypass Login Credentials

Next up: security vulnerability found in every router ever with default login credentials...

 

Security Vulnerability

Is Win XP installed as a Virtual Machine in Win 10 a security vulnerability?