Intel has taken the initiative to eliminate your worry about the security of your computer. Besides, one of the major inconveniences in using PCs and tablets is remembering passwords, which this system can tame. An alternative authentication system from conventional password system will be available for download by the end of this year. Technical website PC World said in a report.
Alongside security firm McAfee, The chipmaker said that this will be a biometric authentication. The Common methods of biometric authentication system are such as fingerprint authentication, Irish scans, voice recognition technology etc.
According to PC World, McAfee software will use biometric technology to authenticate users, that will be available for download by the end of the year.
VP of the PC Client Group, Kirk Skaugen said at the firm's 2014 Investor Meeting, "Our goal is, starting by the end of this year, users will be able to download a McAfee application where your biometrics basically eliminate the need for you to enter passwords."
McAfee is owned by Intel which was bought by Intel back in 2011. The chip maker is building smartphone, tablet and PC technology that takes advantage of the security software. Intel has also worked on biometric technology for wearable devices like SMS Audio's BioSport In-Ear Headphones, which can measure a person's heart rate.
"An average user has about 18 passwords and biometric authentication will make PCs easier to use." added Skaugen "Your biometrics basically eliminate the need for you to enter passwords for Windows log in and eventually all your websites ever again,"
Intel authority said downloading an application to scan body parts will "eliminate the need for you to enter passwords for Windows log-in, and eventually for all your websites, ever again."
