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Is fingerprint security really safe? Here are the risks, benefits, and alternatives


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(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) I've heard you and others say using your fingerprint to unlock your phone or apps isn't the best idea. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Google and Apple are both working on new ways to secure your devices and accounts. In conjunction with folks like the FIDO Alliance, traditional passwords are becoming things like passkeys, and eventually, you might not ever use your fingerprint again.

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