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FluxGFX
August 13th, 2003, 05:18 PM
Link to source article: http://www.securityfocus.com/news/6717

-{ Quote: "Hackers Claim New Fingerprint Biometric Attack
By Ann Harrison, SecurityFocus Aug 13 2003 12:09PM

Two German hackers say they have developed a technique to defeat biometric fingerprint scanners used to authenticate electronic purchasing systems. Unlike an earlier fingerprint attack developed by the pair last year, this system creates latex fingertip patches designed to be used while under observation.

The hackers, known as Starbug and Lisa, presented their attack at the Chaos Computer Camp...
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