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Samsung Patches Fingerprint Flaw With Galaxy S10

Update to fix problems with Samsung's fingerprint recognition feature as phone giant urges users to apply patch

A software patch will be by Samsung issued to stop any fingerprint unlocking the Galaxy S10 smartphone fitted with a screen protector

'Errr yes it was' security researchers insist, estimating that 'large amounts of biometrics data' has been exposed

Legal

Suspects cannot be forced to biometric unlock their devices as it breaks self-incrimination laws, US judge rules

M2M

Researcher finds smart fingerprint padlock is not as secure as first thought, and can be unlocked in seconds

No more passwords? Biometrics move as TSB readies iris recognition technology for its mobile banking app

How to get around the problem of a locked smartphone? Just ambush the criminal when he is using it. Simples

The Los Angeles case highlights the relative lack of legal protection for mobile devices secured with biometric systems

Japanese government launches biometric payment scheme to encourage tourists ahead of 2020 Olympic Games

This hack is child's play. Apple iPhone biometrics security beaten by a simple play-doh trick

Office of Personnel Management hack stole over five million fingerprint records of US government staff

Future Nexus devices could let Android users unlock their device with just a touch

A hacker claims to have 'cloned' the fingerprint of a German politician using a humble photograph

Former boss of British spy agency says smartphone biometric security measures need more control and supervision

Investors fall victim to a hoax document that suggested Samsung was going to buy Swedish biometrics firm

Cloud

The iPhone 5S's fingerprint recognition is for ease-of use, says Sean Michael Kerner. For security, have a look at iCloud Keychain