Fingerprint authentication became available on phones with the launch of Apple TouchID in the iPhone 5 in 2013. The technology evolved into three main kinds of sensors: optic, capacitance and ultrasonic. 3-D printing technology made it possible for anyone to create a fake fingerprint. The results show fingerprints are good enough to protect the average person’s privacy if they lose their phone. But a person that is likely to be targeted by a well-funded and motivated actor should not use fingerprint authentication.”]
Source: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2020/04/fingerprint-research.html