Eikon Fingerprint Reader Mac Software
Mac users tend to smile when they hear about Windows' security issues. Whatever the reasons might be, OS X has proved to be a very secure computing platform, with a lack of viruses, and critical exploits usually getting shut down by Apple before any damage is done. Physical access, however, is another thing. If your computer isn't locked down tight, anyone sitting at your Mac can do exactly what they like, from stealing your data to a scary rm -r in the command line.
The built in Keychain helps, but entering a password can be a chore for some. Enter the Eikon from Upek. The USB fingerprint scanner now works with Macs, although the driver software is still in beta:
Oct 03, 2016 Original title: Eikon Mini Softwares. Hi, a few months ago I purchased an Eikon mini USB fingerprint reader. When I got the reader, I plugged it into my PC and set up my finger. I it has never logged me in to my computer since I got it. The package didn't say anything about software needed, but if I had questions to go to a certain website. PThe Eikon to go digital privacy manager allows you to replace your passwords with a mere swipe of your own unique finger. It recognizes your fingerprint, providing an easy yet secure way of accessing your Mac. Simply install the included protector suite software on your Mac, plug the Eikon to go into your USB port, and swipe.
Under some circumstances the application can crash if multiple processes try to acquire the fingerprint sensor.
The Upek lets you use a quick finger-swipe to unlock the screensaver, access website passwords and allow admin level operations. In short, anything which pulls a password from the OS X Keychain.
I grabbed a copy of the software to test it out, but it comes in a user-unfriendly installation package when it should really sit in the System Preferences, and – ridiculous to Mac users – requires a restart to install. If you're still interested, the box will cost you $40, and the software is a free download.
Press release [Upek]
Product page [Amazon]
Eikon Fingerprint Reader Software
Driver page [Upek]