Hackers Claim New Fingerprint Biometric Attack

[Gary Stoneburner <gary.stoneburner@nist.gov>]

re:
http://www.securityfocus.com/news/6717

"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."

"In addition to hacking fingerprints, Starbug and Lisa have also
developed keystroke analysis and techniques for defeating face
recognition, iris scan, and voice print biometrics."

Cheers,
Gary

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