Close-up photos can reveal fingerprints, enabling biometric scanner forgery

pplware.sapo.pt (Portuguese)

Selfies taken close-up can reveal fingerprints, potentially allowing for biometric scanner forgery. Experts warn that photos of fingers within 1.5 meters, especially with modern smartphone cameras and AI, can provide enough detail to recreate fingerprints for malicious use. This threat, previously complex, is now more accessible due to advanced technology, highlighting the need for caution with shared images and biometric security.


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