Re: Fingerprint as cryptokey

Kim G. S. Øyhus <kim@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes, it really is possible to use fingerprints and other biometrics
as standard cryptographic keys, for example as the RSA secret key.

Of course it's possible. But why would I want to? I'm pretty certain
that I cannot keep my fingerprints hidden from a sufficiently motivated
and resourceful adversary.

The question now is what I am to do with this knowledge. Perhaps
inverstors, consulting, selling, or nothing, or whatever. Any
suggestions?

It is hard to monetize. Have you thought about giving it away just
to be famous? (That is, write a bunch of papers and submitting to the
usual places.)

--
Kristian Gjøsteen
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