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My smartphone has touch ID. would it be feasible to implement "touch ID on phone >> phone connects to computer >> computer automatically logs in"?
by defibrelaxing 11y ago
My smartphone has touch ID. would it be feasible to implement "touch ID on phone >> phone connects to computer >> computer automatically logs in"?
- throwaway_xgqtr 11y agoThese things have been around forever, no need for all that complexity: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Persona-U-are-U-4500-Fingerprint/dp/B0029MYO72 http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Persona-U-are-U-4500-Fingerpri...
- sp332 11y agoFingerprints are moderately easy to forge, and you can't issue new ones once they are compromised.
- USAnum1 11y agoAt Microsoft I can use [Azure Authenticator](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/azure-authenticator/id983156458?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/azure-authenticator/id983156...) as a second factor to my password for company resources. It's got touch ID support, so frankly I find the added security super pain-free. Full disclosure: I work at Microsoft, but not on Azure Auth.