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What is a fingerprint is compromised

Posted Nov 25, 2007 7:59 UTC (Sun) by tzafrir (subscriber, #11501)
In reply to: What is a fingerprint is compromised by i3839
Parent article: Fingerprint recognition using fprint

It's not an image. But still an authentication token. And it can't really be replaced in case
it leaks.

And unless you always wear gloves, this information can easily leak.

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