Using fingerprints to catch criminals isn’t 100% accurate, but analyzing fingerprints in 3D, rather than 2D, could improve the process.
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While the data from a fingerprint is very hard to retrieve, cybercriminals can get around biometric technology in various ways. And having a weak passcode is like giving them a hall pass.
Research is increasingly proving fingerprints can be used for much more than identifying people.
Facial recognition software isn’t ready for face-in-a-crowd applications. Specialist police officers are far superior at spotting criminals.
