Android Vulnerability now can steal your fingerprints

Recent research has revealed a lot on on the vulnerabilities on android.Adding to this thing is a serious bug that would steal the finger print,a feature used to lock your device. Biometric security has been the latest trend as well as the best way to secure your device in the current tech world.But now,even this has been under scanner.But the vulnerabilities in android has been a issue on this security system.

This research was to be announced in the recent Black Hat conference that was held in Los Vegas in which hackers can steal the fingerprints using four methods.One being named as the 'fingerprint sensor spying attack' which can remotely steal the fingerprint data.

The attack has been confirmed in two most popular smartphones-Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One Max..Although only two devices have been reported,it can be said that the fingerprint sensors must be reviewed.It's also said that affected manufacturers have patched the vulnerability and there is nothing to worry for now.

If you guys really want to know all the details on this,view the presentation slide and the research paper.