Think Twice Before Flashing the Peace Sign
Most every modern mobile phone comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor. A quick scan is all it takes to unlock the phone, gaining access to private pictures, payment details, and personal information. Setting a device to unlock only after scanning a 100% match to your unique fingerprint is ironclad in theory. However, as often is the case with futuristic technology, there are complications.
Far from being foolproof, fingerprint technology has proven itself susceptible. To gain access to a fingerprint-locked phone, hackers need only use a 2D fingerprint printed with an ink that conducts electricity when put on special paper. Hackers can recreate any fingerprint with electronically-charged ink and special paper.
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The ubiquitous peace sign is seen round the world, but is especially prevalent in Asia. As such, the National Institute of Informatics is creating a transparent film that will adhere to fingers to mask fingerprints. Unfortunately, this invention is not set to release for another couple years.
As faster methods of payment increase in popularity - contactless, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay - fingerprint authentication is adopted into mainstream convention. Banking institutions, paragons of formality and tradition, are catching on to the trend and allowing customers to identify themselves with fingerprint, voice, and facial recognition. Embracing new technology sets society on the road to advancement, safety should be considered just as thoroughly.
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Think Twice Before Flashing the Peace Sign
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