Samsung deploys fixes for Galaxy S10 and Note10 fingerprint sensors

Samsung has developed a fix for the fingerprint sensor problem found on the Galaxy S10 and Note10 duo to deploy to users this week.

The problem came to light after a British report showed that a simple screen protector could easily bypass the in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on high-end Galaxy S10 devices and Samsung Note10. It appears that the internal textured surface of some silicon screen protectors has fooled the phone's biometric authentication system, allowing all fingerprints to unlock the device instead of just the owner.

Samsung plans to send notifications to owners of Galaxy S10 and Note10 to inform about available software updates. The notification will also instruct the owner to remove any fingerprints stored on the device and register new ones without any protective stickers on the screen.

In a message, the South Korean tech giant insisted it attaches great importance to the security of its products and will ensure increased security through continued improvements and updates to enhance its authentication capabilities. Phone's biometrics. If the user has one of the affected handsets and has not yet received a notification from Samsung about how to fix it, they should turn off the fingerprint scanner now and use an alternative method to unlock the device. were.This can be done by going to Settings, touching Lock Screen> Screen Lock Type. Next, enter your PIN, password or pattern to confirm, then press the button next to Fingerprints to turn off the fingerprint scanner. Finally, choose another unlocking method from the list.

The news of the fix came as some British, South Korean and Chinese banks took action to reduce security risks by disabling the fingerprint login option in their applications, even Some banks removed the compatibility of mobile banking apps with the Galaxy S10 and Note10.