In reply to OverdueSpy's post:
if your password is compromised you can change it. If your fingerprints are compromised what can you change them to?
the whole point of the biometric system, is that it shouldnt be able to be compromised. ie, retina scanners etc. its designed that you and only you can posses the 'key'. however, with software passwords, they can be seen and remembered, trojans can log key strokes. there are many ways it can be compromised.

but as with most things, all it takes is time, and soon enough biometrics wont be any more secure than todays messures.

9/10 cases, an open safe is more secure than a locked safe. why? because an open safe doesnt present any challenge and ppl would assume it is empty. however a locked safe is quite the opposite!