Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner already hacked (video) April 16, 2014 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Samsung’s Galaxy S5 smartphone has already had its fingerprint scanner hacked, as questions remain over the effectiveness of biometrics for device security, V3 reports. Apple’s iPhone 5S Touch ID tool was hacked within a few weeks of being launched, as the hacker community looks for ways to spoof the system. Now, ethical hackers with Security Research Labs have demonstrated how to beat the Galaxy S5. In a video posted to YouTube, they show how a print of the fingerprint registered to a device is adequate for unlocking the device. The researchers also chided Samsung for making it possible to have unlimited attempts to use a fingerprint to log in to the device, rather than requesting a passcode after a certain number of attempts. “Perhaps most concerning is that Samsung does not seem to have learned from what others have done less poorly," the researcher in the video said. "Not only is it possible to spoof the fingerprint authentication even after the device has been turned off, but the implementation also allows for seemingly unlimited authentication attempts without ever requiring a password." The Samsung Galaxy S5 hit the market last week. Samsung has touted the fingerprint scanner and the inclusion of its latest Knox Security tools as proof the device is suitable for the business market. However, the hack of the fingerprint scanner could concern some and suggest that the use of a passcode remains a simpler but more secure method of protection, V3 says. Photo: Reuters Related links: Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. |