Hackers Use Fingertip Friction Sound To Steal Fingerprints
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Cyber Security News
Researchers have unveiled a new cybersecurity threat that could compromise the integrity of fingerprint authentication systems worldwide.
The method, dubbed “PrintListener,” exploits the sound of fingertip friction on smartphone screens to infer and reconstruct users’ fingerprints, potentially unlocking access to sensitive personal and financial information.
Fingerprint authentication has become a cornerstone of modern security, used in unlocking smartphones, authorizing payments, and accessing secure locations. However, the team behind PrintListener, comprising cybersecurity experts from prestigious institutions in China and the USA, has demonstrated a significant vulnerability in this widely trusted system.
