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news 09-24-2013 03:08 PM

Fingerprint scanning a balance of security and convenience: Dan Misener
 
Before Apple announced the iPhone 5S and TouchID, its fingerprint authentication feature, a U.S. magazine columnist predicted such a system could be easily fooled. And just yesterday, a hacker collective proved him right. Fingerprint scanning isn't infallible, writes Dan Misener, but it remains superior to passcodes in keeping your smartphone safe.


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