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Samsung Galaxy S8’ iris scanner hacked using contact lens and photo

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jahanzaib Hassan

After the breach of HSBC’s voice-recognition system, Samsung Galaxy S8 has been the next target with its iris scanner that has been claimed to be superior to the traditional password system to access one’s digital devices. Chaos Computer Club proves that the iris scanner is no good: a group of hackers at the Chaos Computer Club […]

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Fooling Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Recognition

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Elliot Williams

We have a love-hate relationship with biometric ID. After all, it looks so cool when the hero in a sci-fi movie enters the restricted-access area after having his hand and iris scanned. But that’s about the best you can say about biometric security. It’s conceptually flawed in a bunch of ways, and nearly every implementation we’ve seen gets broken sooner or later.

Case in point: prolific anti-biometry hacker [starbug] and a group of friends at the Berlin CCC are able to authenticate to the “Samsung Pay” payment system through the iris scanner. The video, embedded below, shows you how: take …read more

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It’s Insanely Easy to Bypass Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner with a Photo

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Mohit Kumar

Samsung recently launched its new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, with both Facial and IRIS Recognition features, making it easier for users to unlock their smartphone and signing into websites.

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Google Elevates Security in Android O

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Tom Spring

Android O, due in the third quarter, figures to elevate the security of the mobile OS with new features focused on improved third-party patching, a new permission model and hardening of existing features. Continue reading Google Elevates Security in Android O→

Just days ahead of Google’s annual developer conference, the long-delayed and Android-compatible Samsung Chromebook Pro is finally available for preorder.
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This Month’s Must-Have Gear, From Phones to Turntables

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Wired Staff

April is one of the shorter months, but it was long on hot products. The post This Month’s Must-Have Gear, From Phones to Turntables appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading This Month’s Must-Have Gear, From Phones to Turntables→

Samsung Smart TV flaw leaves devices open to hackers

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Lisa Vaas

Researchers warn that the TV’s lack of authentication means that a hacker could use it to access your Wi-Fi network Continue reading Samsung Smart TV flaw leaves devices open to hackers→

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Samsung Galaxy S8’ iris scanner hacked using contact lens and photo

Fooling Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Recognition

It’s Insanely Easy to Bypass Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner with a Photo

Google Elevates Security in Android O

Google Elevates Security in Android O

News in brief: Dubai launches its first robocops; Samsung woes over iris recognition; IoT security criticised

Hackers Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8 With Fake Iris

Samsung Chromebook Pro Finally Limps into Pre-Order

This Month’s Must-Have Gear, From Phones to Turntables

Samsung Smart TV flaw leaves devices open to hackers