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[Titus T.]

In my view, I think it depends on the algorithms used to capture
bio-metrics to generate the passwords. Otherwise, as scientists we should
be working round the clock to develop better algorithms to strengthen the
security.

regards,

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On Sat, Nov 5, 2016 at 6:47 AM, TGH Solutions via Linux <
linux at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:

> Well, I think most people don't understand how biometric works, which is
> why there is an illusion of security. People don't understand its basically
> a complicated password generated algorithmically at scan time.
>
> But in that sense, it still is better in most cases where end users get to
> pick passwords and they pick 123456. It'll be better then 90% of the
> passwords in use and will require the hacker to have physical access to the
> device, which is quite a big barrier.
>
> On Nov 4, 2016 10:40 PM, "Andreas Tauscher via Linux" <
> linux at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:
>
>> A little bit a pragmatic view:
>> Locking the phone with the fingerprint is better than leaving it unlocked.
>> But if somebody thinks this lock is secure: You are wrong.
>>
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