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Hackers Claim New Fingerprint Biometric Attack
Ann Harrison, SecurityFocus 2003-08-13

Two German hackers say they have developed a technique to defeat biometric fingerprint scanners used to authenticate electronic purchasing systems. Unlike an earlier fingerprint attack developed by the pair last year, this system creates latex fingertip patches designed to be used while under observation.

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Hackers Claim New Fingerprint Biometric Attack 2003-08-18
Tony Sieli
What kind of sensors did they fake? 1D, 2D optical, 3D capacitive (moisture and pressure sensitive)? Testing is a good idea, but who pays that bill. I suggest buying one and try it out first. We use Ringdale access control for our house and works good, price was good, and they use only ethernet. Not...

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