In our efforts to create a secure computing environment, we have previously discussed enabling and configuring the PIN Complexity Group Policy. In this post, we will explore how to specify the minimum ...

Those of you who create a PIN to back up your password in Windows probably rely on a standard 4-digit number, but did you know that you can create a longer and more complex PIN? You can devise a PIN ...

Windows Hello is a convenient way to sign in to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device using a PIN, alongside other biometric options including fingerprint or facial recognition. It is an essential ...

The description for this policy states: This setting specifies the number of past PINs that can be associated to a user account that can’t be reused. This policy enables administrators to enhance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. While Microsoft recently made an unprecedented change to the ...