The Blood and Guts of Biometric Systems

Mac Daddy · May 28, 2009, 12:37 AM

When biometric security devices began appearing nearly a decade ago, they were often touted as the final word in security technology. After all, stealing your password is one thing -- stealing a thumb, a retina or a voice print is a bit more of a chore.

Hackers, however, developed techniques to fool biometrics scanners, much like they've found ways around spam filters and firewalls. Biometric device vendors, in turn, learned how to improve early scanners and algorithms to develop more ironclad security products.

Still, there still exists a degree of hype surrounding the reliability of biometrics to keep the bad guys out of your computer or physical entrance way, and early-generation device failures continue to hold potential users at bay.
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Source: Technewsworld

May 28, 2009, 12:37 AM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	The Blood and Guts of Biometric Systems When biometric security devices began appearing nearly a decade ago, they were often touted as the final word in security technology. After all, stealing your password is one thing -- stealing a thumb, a retina or a voice print is a bit more of a chore. Hackers, however, developed techniques to fool biometrics scanners, much like they've found ways around spam filters and firewalls. Biometric device vendors, in turn, learned how to improve early scanners and algorithms to develop more ironclad security products. Still, there still exists a degree of hype surrounding the reliability of biometrics to keep the bad guys out of your computer or physical entrance way, and early-generation device failures continue to hold potential users at bay. _______________ Source: Technewsworld __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen