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There are many types of finger scanners. Can they all be easily fooled? (Credit: Chinavision/YouTube; screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) I feel sure this story might be an inspiration to some, especially those who enjoy showing solidarity for their fellow worker. For it seems that several doctors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, decided there was a way to fool the biometric scanners on which they clocked in with their fingers. They allegedly created more fingers. Fake ones, out of silicone. More Technically Incorrect The world's varying tastes in online porn Brilliant toilet paper ad shows true limits of technology Here's who can't wear Google Glass: People who wear glasses To fight world panic, Google doodles Douglas Adams Cell phone thief caught when his pants play different tunes ... [Read more] Read More ...