Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Busting a Fingerprint Security System

Biometrics is a set of technologies used to distinguish unique physical characteristics or behaviors, such as fingerprints or voice patterns. Utilized by the government and commercial industries, a biometric system can automate security clearance. But, in the not too distant future, such technology may be adapted for home security. With that in mind, realize that no security system is fool proof, and Discovery Channel's Mythbusters team knows this all too well. Watch what happens when a fingerprint lock's algorithm is "tricked."

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