Samsung rolls out update for Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series to fix fingerprint security flaw

Last week, it was discovered that Galaxy S10 series and the Note 10 series had a fatal security flaw where users who installed a silicon cover for the phone could unlock their phone using any fingerprint, registered or not. Samsung acknowledged the issue and said they will soon release the fix for it. Less than a week later, the fix has been rolled out to the affected devices through a software update.

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Samsung will fix Galaxy S10’s fingerprint sensor security flaw with update [Update: Official statement]

Update: Samsung has released an official statement regarding ultrasonic fingerprint sensors unlocking devices after recognizing 3-dimensional patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protecting cases as users’ fingerprints. Continue reading “Samsung will fix Galaxy S10’s fingerprint sensor security flaw with update [Update: Official statement]”