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fingerprint identification systems

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I read that many fingerprint systems can be fooled just by breathing on them... warming them up activates the last fingerprint detected.

Could skin grafts or scar tissue fool fingerprint recognition systems? Imagine a criminal or a spy with fingerprints "tattooed" in rows on his forearm.

Why secrets reduce security:

http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2002/09/mann.htm

On my books wishlist:

Translucent databases



Dated: 09/02/2002