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Your Samsung and Huawei device can be unlocked with inkjet printed fingerprints

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way to "hack" your fingerprint scanner using an inkjet printer, special ink cartridges, one regular black inkjet cartridge, and special paper.

The research paper states that the process takes no more than 15 minutes and have tested out this method using a Samsung Galaxy S6 and a Huawei Honer 7.
 
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