SammiejFeb 20

When your password leaks:
→ Change your password
→ Problem solved

When your biometric data leaks:
→ You can't change your face
→ You can't change your fingerprints
→ The compromise is permanent
→ Your biometric data is in breach databases forever

This is why facial recognition for age verification is dangerous.

#Biometrics #Privacy #Discord

Show threadDavid W. JonesFeb 20

@capitainesam So maybe you combine biometrics with password/passkey?

One of the foundational stories of cyberpunk illustrated a defense against biometrics fraud. The hackers targeted a victim that used fingerprint login. They managed to get a copy of the victim's fingerprint and used it.

Then the victim's security system kicked in - because the victim always deliberately *failed* the first finger login and used their *second* finger login...

Show threadErin, OSHA DenialistFeb 21
@dancingtreefrog @capitainesam ngl i wish of a registring a fingerprint which instead of unlock would just block it completely.
Show threadDavid W. JonesFeb 21
@erindesu @capitainesam I've heard of Android apps that could do that, something phone owners could activate when under duress. Sorry, I don't know the names of any of them!
Show threadananasFeb 21
@dancingtreefrog @erindesu @capitainesam It's called lockdown mode and I think that's a standard android feature now (not OEM-dependent) available as an option after long press of a power button
Show threadDavid W. Jones
@ananas @erindesu @capitainesam Ah, thanks! I knew Apple has that capability.
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