In every device that you can unlock with biometrics like fingerprint or face scanner (Laptops, Tablets, Phones, etc.), they often claim entering a password is safer than using biometrics, and they block the most secure settings and information behind a passcode rather than a quick fingerprint or face scanner. Wouldn’t it be easier to steal a password than it would be to physically copy someone’s fingerprint?
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> Wouldn’t it be easier to steal a password than it would be to physically copy someone’s fingerprint?
There was a case where a dude snapped a picture of the German defense minister’s hand during a press conference. He used that pic to pull a viable fingerprint and later challenged her that he could get into her phone. She accepted and indeed he gained access.
For the password though, someone would have to physically intimidate you to get into the phone. The US gov is not allowed to do that. Additionally, the supreme court has ruled the gov can’t compel you to give up your password due to the 4th amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures).
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