Samsung was hit with a serious security flaw related to its fingerprint scanner in its Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series of smartphones back in October. Samsung’s latest flagship phones were the first to use Qualcomm’s 3D ultrasonic technology. The incident has already damaged Samsung’s reputation in the financial and security industries as some banks have already taken action to single out the firm’s flagship devices as unsecure.
The Korean report notes that when Qualcomm launched their new 3D Sonic Sensor they promoted it as a top-notch reliable, secure and convenient system. Yet it’s obvious that the latest security issue shows the technology has limits.
The new technology proved to be less secure and accurate than promised, with users complaining that the fingerprint reader allowed anyone to access their device if they used a screen protector.
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