Tom BouchardFeb 4
John Quiggin
Using someone's fingerprint or face to forcibly bypass biometric controls used to be the stuff of thrillers and horror movies. Not any more #uspol https://theintercept.com/2026/01/30/washington-post-hannah-natanson-fbi-biometrics-unlock-phone/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Intercept%20Newsletter
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now

The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.

The Intercept
Feb 2 at 12:41amWeb
Show threadjosh g.Feb 4
@johnquiggin this has literally been the reality for anyone who cares about opsec and has to cross the US border for a while now, but sure
Show threadJohn QuigginFeb 4
@joshg That's why i don't cross the US border any more
Show threadjosh g.Feb 4
@johnquiggin same
Show threadmaschmiFeb 5
@johnquiggin
Just to chime in, a court of law in Germany ruled last year (I think) a police officer was rightfully using a suspects finger to unlock their phone as it was not a password.
Show threadJohn QuigginFeb 8
@inw Awful