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German Hackers Compromise iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner Claims

Calendar Sep 23, 2013 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access. If the claim is verified, it will be embarrassing for Apple which is betting on the scanner to set its smartphone apart from new Samsung models and others running the Android operating system of Google.

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