Child uses sleeping mom's thumbprint to buy $250 worth of Pokémon toys
i'm seeing two (obvious) bigger picture trends here that this story reinforces.<p>1. Digital authentication for purchasing is moving towards non-transferable biometrics ( i cant divulge my thumbprint like i can my pin )<p>2. Goods of all kinds are being delivered faster<p>The scary thing for me is that thieves love goods delivered quickly, so they can turn them quickly, and cut down on their ability to get intercepted.<p>So what does the 'mugging' or identity theft of tomorrow look like?  Am I taken at my doorstep and forced to make purchases from my phone with my thumb, while a drone arrives 10 minutes later with 10 iPads OR do I have my phone stolen and thumb lopped off with tree clippers so the fraudster has more time?  What happens as retinal scanning becomes more common?  What if it is my blood that unlocks my finances & credit?<p>edit: i've heard thumbs are available for purchase