Why Fingerprint Can't Guarantee Security for Your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Smartphone

Researchers have found that partial similarities between prints could make fingerprint-based security systems vulnerable.


Most of the smartphones you see today, including those from mid-range category, come with fingerprint sensor to secure the device. Fingerprint lock is surely one of the best methods to secure a mobile phone, but researchers have found out that it is not "extremely" secure and the sensors in your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy devices could get confused with the lines of your fingers.

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