, 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
2003-08-14
Michael (2 replies)
Michael (2 replies)
When I touch something the bumps on my finger leave oil deposits. If superglue fumes bond to those bumps and harden and I use that as a mold for the latex then they will create groves in the latex not the ridges that I wanted.
I must say though that the concept of etching is interesting (I didnt think it would have enough resolution, and wouldnt be smoothe enough in a homebrew etching system like you may find at radio shack). Requires investigation :)
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