A palm print scanner is emerging as a new way to boost smartphone security. Unlocking phones has changed a lot in recent years. There are many options, including PINs, passwords, fingerprints, and face recognition. But not all methods protect your device equally well.
PINs are quick and simple. However, many people pick easy or common numbers, making them easier for hackers to guess. Passwords can be more secure but are harder to remember. Using a simple password can be just as risky as a weak PIN.
Samsung’s Smartphones Palm Print Scanner
Biometric options like fingerprint and face recognition seem more reliable. They’re quick to use and don’t require memorization. Still, these methods can be vulnerable. Skilled hackers might fool them with special tricks. But most attacks need access to your phone and a lot of effort. For most people, biometrics stay fairly safe.
Companies like Samsung are exploring new solutions. Recently, Samsung filed a patent in Europe for a palm print scanner for phones. This system would use the phone’s camera and special software to scan your palm.
Here’s how it works. The phone takes a picture of your palm. It then looks at at least three key points and the angle of your hand. This information helps verify who you are.
Palm scanning may be safer than fingerprint scans. It covers more of your hand and goes deeper than just the skin’s surface. Some scanners can even see vein patterns inside the hand. These patterns are hard for hackers to copy, making the system more secure.
In past tests, hackers used tricks like “DeepMasterPrints” with AI to fool fingerprint systems. Others tried “BrutePrint,” which quickly tests many fake fingerprints. But there are no reports of these tricks being used in real hacking cases.
While fingerprint and face recognition are good enough for most, Samsung looks beyond. Palm print scanning could be the next step in phone security. For now, it’s just a patent. Still, it hints at what future phones might use.
Samsung has not announced whether it plans to add this feature to new Galaxy models. But if they do, your palm could be the new password for your phone.
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