The Big Tech Show How hackers bypass fingerprint readers on phones
Apr 29, 2025
The discussion kicks off with YouTube's meteoric rise as a dominant media platform, reshaping content consumption habits. A chilling report reveals how hackers exploit biometric security flaws, using artificial fingertips to bypass fingerprint and facial recognition systems. The conversation also delves into Intel's challenges amid tech evolution, highlighting potential job losses and the competitive edge of companies like NVIDIA. With the semiconductor industry facing R&D hurdles, the future of chip innovation remains uncertain.
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YouTube's Dominance as Media
- YouTube is now the world's main media platform with nearly half the global population watching monthly.
- It surpasses Netflix and other streaming services in viewership across devices.
Fingerprint Security Bypass Method
- Criminals can bypass fingerprint security by reconstructing prints from phone screen smudges using simple materials.
- This method reportedly works in 80% of fingerprint sensor cases tested by security experts.
Facial Recognition Hacking Risks
- Fraudsters use AI-generated deepfake and face-swapping to fool facial recognition systems.
- More advanced facial recognition like iPhone's with depth sensors are harder to deceive with photos.