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Google adds fingerprint scanner compatibility in Chrome beta
Google has started adding support for fingerprint scanners to the beta version of its Chrome browser for the PC. With compatible devices, you could tie a password to your fingerprint to login to websites and social networks.
Currently Chrome only supports fingerprint scanners on Android phones and MacBooks. When Chrome users on the new Chrome beta visit a website that supports fingerprint scans, a screen appears that asks the user to verify his/her identity through a fingerprint scan reports myce:
Google changed the design of its browser on the desktop and mobile devices this month. One of the new features of Chrome is that the browser itself can generate passwords for online services. Also, the address bar was revamped, when a user inputs a question, the bar replies with an instant answer, e.g. with weather information or translations.
Previously, Google also added the ability for Chrome to become a identity provider for Windows 10. This could mean it would be possible to login to Windows 10 with a Google account.
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#5585564 Posted on: 09/17/2018 04:16 PM
I used to do Bio Metric scanners for companies. They are not secure, I will never trust one, putting your fingerprints digital on the Internet is NOT a good idea. Gives a whole new way of stealing someones identity. Its a file that can be hacked, I know these things.
Another note, every single company that implemented Bio Metrics, removed it for security reasons.
I used to do Bio Metric scanners for companies. They are not secure, I will never trust one, putting your fingerprints digital on the Internet is NOT a good idea. Gives a whole new way of stealing someones identity. Its a file that can be hacked, I know these things.
Another note, every single company that implemented Bio Metrics, removed it for security reasons.
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#5585576 Posted on: 09/17/2018 04:51 PM
I used to do Bio Metric scanners for companies. They are not secure, I will never trust one, putting your fingerprints digital on the Internet is NOT a good idea. Gives a whole new way of stealing someones identity. Its a file that can be hacked, I know these things.
Another note, every single company that implemented Bio Metrics, removed it for security reasons.
If you have a swipe-style fingerprint reader on a device with no smooth surfaces, those are generally pretty secure. You could spoof one if you really wanted to, but they're not that bad overall. However, the tap-based fingerprint readers are practically useless in a security perspective. It doesn't take much effort at all to spoof those.
I used to do Bio Metric scanners for companies. They are not secure, I will never trust one, putting your fingerprints digital on the Internet is NOT a good idea. Gives a whole new way of stealing someones identity. Its a file that can be hacked, I know these things.
Another note, every single company that implemented Bio Metrics, removed it for security reasons.
If you have a swipe-style fingerprint reader on a device with no smooth surfaces, those are generally pretty secure. You could spoof one if you really wanted to, but they're not that bad overall. However, the tap-based fingerprint readers are practically useless in a security perspective. It doesn't take much effort at all to spoof those.
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#5585584 Posted on: 09/17/2018 05:03 PM
could you cut off someone's finger and scan it? :p
could you cut off someone's finger and scan it? :p
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#5585587 Posted on: 09/17/2018 05:05 PM
If it's still fresh, yes, but at that point you've got bigger things to worry about hahaha.
could you cut off someone's finger and scan it? :p
If it's still fresh, yes, but at that point you've got bigger things to worry about hahaha.
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Better late than never I guess. I feel like fingerprint scanners on desktops and laptops have been losing popularity over the years.