[geeks] Interesting article on fingerprint biometric systems

[Sandwich Maker]

" From: Dan Duncan <dand at pcisys.net>
" 
" On Tue, 11 May 2004, Sandwich Maker wrote:
" >
" > when virtual pins and duress codes become common, how do you make sure
" > the black hats get snookered?
" 
" That's why it's important that the duress code APPEARS to work
" at first.

i was more concerned with how they obtain a code in the first place -
guessing?  snooping?  interrogation?  what makes them fall for the
duress code over the real one?

" One thing I did learn about retinal scanners:  They make GREAT
" pregnancy tests.

boy is -that- loaded...  just imagine how employers could misuse that
info.
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