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2023-05-23 13:15:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 2B3AAA05B5D4ED063AFE4D46B7317567E46DCF04BC7EC23F5F6F864211E38BA7
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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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