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2023-05-23 00:04:50 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 28127F05CE3F3A80E810488E8CA8F7894BB6BBC37AD06BB7569CEA16D9844195
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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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