It took hackers a short weekend to circumvent the fingerprint sensor unlock mechanism on Apple, Inc.'s (AAPL) new iPhone 5S smartphone. The rapid breach of the new feature -- which Apple came by via its acquisition of touch-security firm Authentec, Inc. in 2012 -- was an embarrassing, to say the least. "a simple and secure way to unlock your phone with just a touch of your finger.
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