New method allows updating biometric data like fingerprints

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New research offers a method to update biometric data like fingerprints, addressing security concerns. This technique transforms original biometric information into a scrambled, compressed digital version that can be reset if compromised, unlike current unchangeable biometric data. Concerns about fingerprint data theft from social media photos have grown, making this potential solution timely.


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