Doesn't anyone watch the Discovery Channel show Mythbusters? There was one episode where they defeated a fingerprint based lock.
They did not disclose the details on how they accomplished one critical step, but, hey, we know it can be done. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mixed Case Password on z/OS 1.7 and ACF 2 Version 8 In a recent note, Howard Brazee said: Isn't it merely a matter of time, though, before the technology arises to spoof fingerprint readers? Then we'll need to be concerned not only that a dishonest waiter copies our credit cards, but that a dishonest busboy lifts our fingerprints from the water glasses. Fingerprints don't impress me as a good secret. -- gil -- StorageTek INFORMATION made POWERFUL NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
