Biometrics for handbags

Well gee, this certainly seems like a good idea. A fingerprint scanner that attaches to any handbag, thus allowing only a registered user to open it. No way that type of security could be bypassed. No way to, you know, cut the bag open or anything like that. Sure it might stop casual snooping, but here's a better idea: don't leave your handbag lying about unattended and don't associate with people who you don't trust enough to not go through your stuff. Simple.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:39AM]

Don't leave your handbag unattended or associate with nasty people.

But mainly don't go in a pub, or walk down Oxford St or Times Sq. The real problem here that she's trying to solve is the pickpocket. It's a bit of a sledgehammer, but her device might just work for that.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:39AM]

Have a look at http://www.dansdata.com/uareu.htm to see just how easy it is to bypass these devices.