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4. i won't do financial transactions on phone except for iphone apps

Thu Nov 18, 2021, 01:03 PM

Nov 2021

browsing and email is the extent of my phone life normally.

until this week, i didn’t use thumbprint.

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Are thumbprint and facial recognition security features really secure? [View all] IcyPeas Nov 2021 OP

I won't use those features SheltieLover Nov 2021 #1

Yeah, but frustrated hackers could cut off your thumb to get in. Hoyt Nov 2021 #2

Not a definitive answer because BootinUp Nov 2021 #3

i won't do financial transactions on phone except for iphone apps Tetrachloride Nov 2021 #4

Depends on the level of security you are looking for. ManiacJoe Nov 2021 #5

I did not know this: IcyPeas Nov 2021 #6

Forced biometric unlock... legal or not? Lucid Dreamer Dec 2021 #7