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Fake fingerprints take down security
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 11:57

Fake fingerprints take down security


They can do it 80 percent of the time

If you are determined enough to make a fake fingerprint of a phone, you can unlock it 80 percent of the time, according to a new Talos security study.

Police can demand fingerprint phone unlocking, but not passcodes
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Touch ID comes under fire with 5th Amendment


In the United States, police can now force an individual to unlock their own smartphone using fingerprints, but are prevented by the 5th amendment from demanding any passcodes, an LAPD warrant discovered in March 2016 now reveals.

Chaos makes fingerprints out of photos
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Monday, 29 December 2014 15:59

Chaos makes fingerprints out of photos


Another hack

Chaos Computer Club claims it can reproduce your fingerprints from a couple of photos that show your fingers.