Fingerprint authentication systems can be fooled by generic fingerprints created by artificial intelligence, according to the New York University Tandon. “These experiments demonstrate the need for multi-factor authentication and should be a wake-up call for device manufacturers about the potential for artificial fingerprint attacks,” said researcher Philip Bontrager. “Fingerprint-based authentication is still a strong way to protect ...

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