Jun 5, 2009
The Fingerprinting power in BackTrack4
BackTrack4 fprint configuration guide
OffSec Team
If you prefer running your BackTrack4 system in “secure mode” and not always have to type your password … fingerprinting can help you!
In the new BackTrack repository, the packages required to get this running are all in place:
The Installation
The base installation is very simple, just run apt-get to import the required libraries and the fprint-demo GTK software.
The Configuration
To configure the fingerprint sensor, run fprint-demo (you can find it in K -> Accessories -> Fingerprint-demo). Import and save your fingerprint.
Extra stuff
If you to use the fingerprint with the default login method, install pam-fprint. You can use it via console, kdm, kde notifier etc..
Security
BIG sneak preview… It`s possible crack this authentication method, using the “isinglass” method. More info will be posted about this later.
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