• Luci@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    Stop using biometrics for authentication!!!

    Edit: lots of opinions below. Biometrics are a username, a thing you are. Finger printed can be taken from your laptop with a little powder and masking tape.

    Use an authentacator app or security key kids!!

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      2 years ago

      A username is not something “you are”, it’s something “you know”. Biometrics are not nearly the same as usernames.

      • Luci@lemmy.ca
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        2 years ago

        A username is something you are. It’s you! You are 0xD.
        A password is something you know. A security key is something you have.

        When we interview security analysts you don’t get past the first round if you disagree.

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          2 years ago

          If your interview involves telling me a username is “something you are” rather than “something you know”, I’m running away from that job as fast as I can.

  • stom@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    This is why I use Linux, the fingerprint device wouldn’t be supported so this wouldn’t be an issue /s