"A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks"

A new study conducted by researchers at Cisco Talos draws further attention to the possibility of defeating fingerprint scanners in smartphones and laptops. The researchers used an inexpensive ultraviolet 3D printer and fabric glue to replicate fingerprints. Fingerprints were captured through the use of sensor data from scanners such as those implemented at border crossings, lifting prints from objects like glass bottles, and more. Researchers were able to circumvent fingerprint-based authentication with an 80 percent success rate on average, using the spoofed fingerprints. This article continues to discuss the tools and techniques used to create fake fingerprints that can fool fingerprint sensors, the challenges associated with this method, and the importance of balancing security and usability in the development of consumer fingerprint sensors.

Wired reports "A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks"