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mahina

(20,361 posts) Sat Nov 22, 2025, 10:44 PM Nov 22

Hawk, a liberal youtuber, said we should delete all biometric login info, face and fingerprint logins, [View all]

Last edited Mon Nov 24, 2025, 01:05 AM - Edit history (1)

In favor of passcodes.
He didn’t say why. I’m guessing it’s because of AI and all the exposed info out there.

I wondered what you folks think? What is safer? Thank you.

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Hawk, a liberal youtuber, said we should delete all biometric login info, face and fingerprint logins, [View all] mahina Nov 22 OP

I'll get worried when I hear about this actually affecting people. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 22 #1

Fido 2 security keys are what is the most secure Nigrum Cattus Nov 22 #2

makes sense DBoon Nov 22 #3

Silly Putty can also be used to steal fingerprints. lastlib Nov 24 #9

I only use passcodes. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 22 #4

Apple device was nagging me, and it looked "transparent". I might give it a try. usonian Nov 22 #5

Thank you! mahina Nov 22 #6

Use biometrics and kiss your 5th Amendment rights goodbye. BadgerKid Nov 23 #7

Gah. I'm considering going full Luddite. I'm halfway there already. hunter Nov 24 #8