Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-05-23 00:15:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 18AA0BD7E9693C613F27C9BCCACD817B5363C33AD34ACA594FAA48D559E7D1C0
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The article discusses a new type of exploit called 'BrutePrint' which allows unlimited fingerprint attempts on certain Android/HarmonyOS phones. The issue appears to be tied to specific hardware implementations on devices rather than a broad Android OS vulnerability. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-phones-are-vulnerable-to-fingerprint-brute-force-attacks/
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