article_snippet.sent: Security researchers have found a way to intercept a person's biometric data after it is captured by a built-in scanner, but before it becomes encrypted.
article_snippet.sent: Typically, when a fingerprint is scanned a fingerprint is encrypted and separated from the rest of the device in a secure folder.
article_snippet.sent: Hackers can't get access to a secure folder even with access to the kernel, but Hackers can collect scans immediately from the fingerprint sensor before Hackers reach a secure folder.
article_snippet.sent: The flaw means that once a hacker has access they can monitor data recorded by built-in sensors, including the fingerprint scanner.
article_snippet.sent: When a fingerprint is scanned a fingerprint is encrypted.
article_snippet.sent: Hackers typically can't access this encrypted file, but The flaw allows Hackers to collect scans from the fingerprint sensor before being encrypted .
highlights_snippet.sent: From this, a hacker can potentially intercept a fingerprint from the scanner .
  