[ltp] credit fingerprint

[David A. Desrosiers]

> > 	1. Something you have (card, keyfob, usb dongle)
> > 	2. Something you know (password, phrase, magical incantation)
> > 	3. Something you are (biometric fingerprint, eyeprint, voice)
> >
> > 	Anything else is just not worth investigating.

> What kind of freak would have this 3 security things? This sounds 
> like the network or system administrator's hell. I don't know what 
> is this security for, but sounds like a movie.

	You do: 

	Thinkpad + fingerprint reader (1 and 3 above)
	Password to log into your OS (2 above). 

> Something you have sounds like business not-friendly. Imagine 
> someone that forgot their card at home. Now, a password and a 
> fingerprint sounds good enough.

	Can you make a credit card purchase if you "forgot your card 
at home"? No you can't, not even if you know the card number and the 
last 4 digits of your social security number. The card is required. 



David A. Desrosiers
desrod@gnu-designs.com
http://gnu-designs.com