Partial fingerprint similarities may be sufficient to trick biometric security systems on smartphones

Partial fingerprint similarities may be sufficient to trick biometric security systems on smartphones 04/12/2017 11:48 AM EDT No two people are believed to have identical fingerprints, but researchers have found that partial similarities between prints are common enough that the fingerprint-based security systems used in mobile phones and other electronic devices can be more vulnerable than previously thought. Full story at http://engineering.nyu.edu/press-releases/2017/04/10/so-you-think-you-can-secure-your-mobile-phone-fingerprint Source New York University Tandon School of Engineering This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111