High Speed Fingerprint Cloning - Myth or Reality

Explore the implications of high-speed fingerprint cloning in this NorthSec 2020 conference talk. Delve into how resin 3D printers have democratized fingerprint cloning and its impact on device security. Learn about the potential risks associated with biometric data breaches and the real-world scenarios where fingerprint cloning could be exploited. Discover the time and resources required to go from fingerprint scanning to malware deployment on mobile devices. Gain insights from security researchers Vitor Ventura and Paul Rascagnères as they discuss their findings on bypassing fingerprint authentication and the level of sophistication needed for practical attacks. Understand why current fingerprint authentication technology may not be as safe as previously thought and how motivated attackers with limited budgets can potentially exploit these vulnerabilities.