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9. Silly Putty can also be used to steal fingerprints.

Mon Nov 24, 2025, 07:49 AM

Nov 24

Biometrics have to be stored on sonmebody's server--could be stolen from there. This guy isn't using any of that.

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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

Thank you! mahina Nov 22 #6

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