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Samsung pushes out patch for Galaxy S10 and Note10 fingerprint scanner vulnerability

  • October 24, 2019
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October 24, 2019 By Mark Wyciślik-Wilson

Fingerprint on a chip

Following reports that the fingerprint scanners of Galaxy S10 and Note10 handsets can be unlocked with any finger, Samsung is now rolling out a fix.

The security issue was caused by third-party screen protectors interfering with the fingerprint scanners, making it possible for anyone to unlock a phone with an unregistered fingerprint. While the patch is now rolling out, it remains to be seen whether the vulnerability has been addressed fully.

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