Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-05-22 23:10:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CED13F48F483B1C4F31AB30DA7046EC0E7250EF8464546EFBA52C1C3B733C593
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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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