Why Passwords are better for security than using your fingerprints
Why Passwords are better for security Thumb impression and other fingerprint scanning technologies are wonderfully convenient additions to our smartphones and laptops that enable easy payments and quick device unlocking. However, you should never rely on Touch ID instead of using a password on your device, no matter how convenient it is. It is acknowledged that Passwords do not provide 100 percent security and can be hacked too and it is difficult to memorize passwords. But as much as we may hate passwords relying on Touch ID for mobile or Lap top security is a much worse option. There are many reasons for this and the most obvious one is that your fingerprints are not some unique secret that’s difficult to come by. Why Fingerprints are less secure ? You leave your fingerprints everywhere. They can be picked up off of paper, keyboards, and desk surfaces. You wouldn’t leave your password written down on a sticky-note attached to your monitor at work, would y...