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neuronbob
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Re: Apple Touch ID Fingerprint Reader Circumvented?

I'll still use a fingerprint reader. Someone has to find my fingerprint to get around the fingerprint lock.

I don't see this as a big deal.

pflog
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said by neuronbob:

I don't see this as a big deal.

It isn't a big deal, as long as you are using it as a convenience and not expecting it to be truly secure.

justin
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so far it seems it is as secure as your fingerprint. how many people have a high fidelity copy of the finger you use to unlock the phone or could get one?
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said by neuronbob:

.....Someone has to find my fingerprint to get around the fingerprint lock.

I don't see this as a big deal.

This is from the article: "The process, requires a 2400 DPI photograph of someone's fingerprint from a glass surface,", now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't at least the front surface of your phone glass? Make sure to wipe your phone after every use, or you are risking leaving the valuable fingerprint on there.

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if they took the print from the iPhone glass they would have said that. I look at my screen in the right light: there is nothing usable on it. perhaps because I tap with the end not the pad or perhaps because of the oil repel tech or the other motions mix everything up I don't know.