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2023-05-22 19:00:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 2C65AEE674571E2D1CAC40DACD8B4E46CF3395F77886885B71DB50347B283738
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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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