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Originally Posted by DamianJ
"The thief can be nearly ten feet away "
WOW!
TEN WHOLE FEET!
I promise if you were 10 feet away from me and entered a PIN I could tell you what it was with no need for Glass or 'special' software.
And it's just for a PIN, not a password.
WOWZER!
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You didn't read the article.
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The security researchers created software that maps the shadows from fingertips typing on a tablet or smartphone. Their algorithm then converts those touch points into the actual keys they were touching, enabling the researchers to crack the passcode.
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In other words, they don't need to see the screen you are tapping on or even your fingers - just the shadow of your fingers can be enough.