Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner isn’t immune, can also be tricked like iPhone 5s

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By Jake SmithApr 15, 2014, 4:16 pm368 pts
The fingerprint scanner on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S5 is suffering from the same security flaw as the fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5s, creating a bit of a risk for owners. Germany-based security blog H Security found that using a wood glue mold from the fingerprint already set on the Galaxy S5, someone…

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