Security Microsoft Researchers crack Windows Hello fingerprint authentication Some OEMs don't use all of Microsoft's security features By Daniel Sims, November 23, 2023, 9:10 AM
Security Mobile Researchers discover brute-force attack that can bypass Android phone fingerprint locks It doesn't work on iOS devices By Rob Thubron, May 23, 2023, 6:15 AM 10 comments
Google Security Google adds support for passkeys to protect your account A better way to secure your Google account By Matt Frusher, May 3, 2023, 11:52 AM
Mobile Security The Google Pixel 6a fingerprint scanner allows some unregistered users to unlock the phone Will we ever see a Pixel phone launch without problems? By Rob Thubron, July 26, 2022, 9:49 AM
Hardware Security Researchers discover new fingerprinting method that can track you by your GPU Every GPU generates a unique trace By Cohen Coberly, February 1, 2022, 7:33 AM 13 comments
Electronics Security Samsung combines security IC with biometrics in new payment card solution New security layer, no need to enter PINs By Daniel Sims, January 25, 2022, 4:40 PM
Security Hacking fingerprints is affordable and simple, says Kraken Security You only need $5 worth of materials By Cohen Coberly, November 23, 2021, 2:56 PM
Mobile Electronics Qualcomm is using a larger and faster sensor in 3D Sonic Gen 2 fingerprint reader Coming to smartphones in early 2021 By Humza Aamir, January 12, 2021, 12:43 PM
The Web Software Firefox will start blocking fingerprints by default Starting in version 72 of the browser By Rob Thubron, November 27, 2019, 8:55 AM 8 comments
Mobile Security Samsung rolls out fingerprint security fix for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 Owners will also be notified to re-register their fingerprints after applying the patch By Humza Aamir, October 24, 2019, 9:44 AM 13 comments
Mobile Samsung confirms that a bug allows any fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy S10 A fix is on the way By Rob Thubron, October 17, 2019, 9:07 AM 11 comments
Mobile Apple Apple is reportedly developing in-screen Touch ID for the next iPhone Users would be able to scan their finger on a large portion of the screen By Adrian Potoroaca, September 5, 2019, 5:09 PM 8 comments
Security United Airlines expands 'Clear' biometric screening to more airports It has made a 'strategic equity investment' in the technology By Cal Jeffrey, July 29, 2019, 4:34 PM
Mobile HMD Global investigating Nokia 9 fingerprint scanner that can be fooled using pack of gum Not everyone is experiencing the issue By Rob Thubron, April 24, 2019, 9:54 AM
Mobile Security 3D-printed fingerprint able to fool the Galaxy S10's sensor This could have worrying implications By Rob Thubron, April 8, 2019, 8:11 AM 8 comments
Industry Illinois Supreme Court rules biometric privacy a civil right Users don't need to prove an injury like identity fraud or physical harm By Cal Jeffrey, January 28, 2019, 5:47 PM
Car Tech Hyundai's SUV features smartphone-style fingerprint sensors for unlocking and starting the vehicle Never worry about forgetting your keys By Rob Thubron, December 28, 2018, 8:25 AM 7 comments
Mobile Samsung patent shows off full-screen fingerprint scanner, phone with tiny notch Place your finger anywhere on the screen to unlock By Rob Thubron, October 22, 2018, 5:24 AM
Software Google Chrome 70 adds biometric web authentication and shape detection By Greg Synek, September 14, 2018, 11:03 AM
Mobile Samsung Galaxy S10 could come in three sizes including a 6.4-inch monster The two larger phones will reportedly have fingerprint sensors built into their screens By Shawn Knight, July 16, 2018, 3:33 PM
Mobile Vivo's all-screen, popup camera, Apex concept phone becomes a reality on June 12 It's even got a in-display fingerprint reader By Rob Thubron, May 23, 2018, 8:20 AM 7 comments
Tech Culture Mobile WhatsApp image of a fingerprint helps UK police secure multiple drug convictions Only part of the finger was visible By Rob Thubron, April 16, 2018, 8:42 AM
Mobile Samsung reportedly testing multiple solutions to embed fingerprint sensor in Note 9 display A decision on the technology could be made by the end of the month By Shawn Knight, March 23, 2018, 9:51 AM
Security Lenovo issues warning over fingerprint manager flaws in some of its devices A patch has been released By Rob Thubron, January 30, 2018, 7:53 AM
Mobile The first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor has arrived in China The Vivo X20 Plus UD is now a reality By Cohen Coberly, January 24, 2018, 12:14 PM