Security News > 2017 > May > Hacking Fingerprint Readers with Master Prints (Schneier on Security)

There's interesting research on using a set of "master" digital fingerprints to fool biometric readers. The work is theoretical at the moment, but they might be able to open about two-thirds of iPhones with these master prints. Definitely something to keep watching. Research paper (behind a paywall)....

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