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2023-05-22 22:59:48 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 93C9390ACE1E5828C80D970F340CCCAD225EBC73FA19DE15E9942881CA85889B
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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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