[Update: Samsung statement] Galaxy S10 in-display fingerprint sensor reportedly rendered insecure by cheap accessory

• Update 1: 2019/10/17 12:54pm PDT
  This video on Twitter, showing the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on a Galaxy Note10 failing when used through a flexible TPU case, could be showing off the same issue:
• Update 2: 2019/10/18 10:16am PDT
  Samsung has released a much longer statement through its newsroom regarding this issue, which the company describes as "fingerprint sensors unlocking devices after recognizing 3-dimensional patterns appearing on certain

According to a recent report making its rounds on the internet, the in-display fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy S10 doesn't offer much in the way of security if you are using the wrong accessories.

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