Security systems using fingerprints are taking more and more strength in mobile devices. According to a study presented by Tao Wei and Zhang Yulong, researchers from security firm FireEye, 2019 50 percent of smartphones will use biometric systems . However, ensure that this mechanism is vulnerable and can pose risks to be exploited.
The researchers determined that cell not completely saved footprint information, causing some data remain exposed. Even, they say it is possible to collect massive attacks, remotely, fingerprints .
Those who obtain such information, may supplant the phone owner Therefore they should have access to personal data such as bank. In addition, detailed that it is possible to use a camouflaged application (a Trojan) that made the footprints information and send it to third parties .
This vulnerability was detected in some Android devices . Currently, companies like HTC, Samsung, Huawei, among others use fingerprint support.
According to the report, Apple TouchID system is safer because the sensor encrypts information and it is very difficult to decode. However, some users of iPhone and iPad ensure that the sensor is not as efficient because sometimes must make several attempts to get the system to recognize the fingerprint. For these cases, the company recommends erase and reprogram it.
In fact, in April this year, after the upgrade of IOS 8.3, users reported problems using the Touch ID to authorize purchases on the App Store . At various online forums, several people commented that to authorize a purchase in the app store, the system requested a password and did not use the Touch ID sensor (one of the uses for which it was designed).
The company said the problem was solved, although in Apple support page several users say the error persists.
Although biometric systems aim to position itself as the best barriers against cybercrime, nothing is exempt from attack.
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