Should You Use Fingerprint Unlock?

https://youtu.be/c0ZAPaRddfohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Fingerprint-unlock:eShould you use fingerprint unlock on your device? The answer is not going to be the same for everyone. In this video, I look at the benefits and tradeoffs of using fingerprint readers, and try to compare the security of fingerprint unlock vs a pin or password. A major factor to consider is actually what kind of device you have. 00:00 You Asked, I Delivered!00:56 What is Fingerprint Unlock02:13 Should You Use Fingerprint Unlock03:15 Convenience Consideration04:18 Shoulder Surfing Protections04:49 Biometrics are Forever06:30 Brute Forcing12:07 Coercion14:40 SummaryFingerprints are more like usernames than passwords. They’re unique, static and identifiable as belonging to you. But Fingerprint security is also very convenient, and for many people shouldn’t be ruled out as an option. We are constantly unlocking our phones all through the day. So choose something that will be sustainable for you and is justified by your threat model, otherwise you might drive yourself insane. There is no perfect answer when it comes to phone security, so make a decision based on your unique context.Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.Thanks to the GrapheneOS team for always being super helpful!To support NBTV, visit:https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show