A Steal Fingerprints From Photos: Do you know that people have now stopped showing their palms in photographs? The reason for this is AI. In fact, reports have revealed that AI can steal people’s fingerprints from photographs. This was not possible with earlier blurry photos. However, now AI can do this from high quality images and people can be easily scammed with it.
AI stealing fingerprints from photos
According to reports, some capabilities of AI have scared everyone regarding the security of biometric data. According to experts, if you have any photo in which
The latest reports on the internet have scared everyone regarding the security of biometric data. According to experts, if someone takes a photo of you in which your fingers are towards the camera and the distance is 5 feet or less, then hackers can create an exact digital clone of your fingerprint from that photo.
This was not possible with the blurry photographs of earlier times. However, today’s modern cameras and AI tools can read the smallest details hidden in photos and clean them. Due to this, there remains a possibility of your biometric data being stolen.
This work is not being done for the first time
It is worth noting that the idea of stealing fingerprints from photographs is not new. In 2014, a German researcher had created a copy of the fingerprint of the German Defense Minister using ordinary photographs. Similarly, in the year 2021, some researchers had tricked the biometric scanner with the help of a normal photograph, glue and Photoshop.
Now AI has made this work even easier. However, even after this, companies like Apple, Google and Samsung use fingerprint because it is easier and faster for users to use than passwords. According to reports, hackers can even drain people’s bank accounts by stealing biometric details from photographs. (Ref.)
How to keep yourself safe?
- To protect your fingerprints from falling into the hands of hackers, stop posing with the peace sign or showing hands in your photos.
- Apart from this, keep the side with fingerprint towards you instead of the camera.
- Don’t expose your fingers to the camera in close-up shots.
- To protect important apps and bank accounts, do not rely solely on fingerprints, but use secondary PINs or codes.
About the authorgrand bhardwajBhavya Bhardwaj is an experienced journalist from the world of tech and gadgets and is currently associated with Times.com as a Digital Content Producer. Active in the field of journalism for the last 11 years, Bhavya has closely observed and covered the changing landscape of technology, gadgets and consumer electronics. While working in reputed organizations like Zee News (DNA), India News, UC News, Oppo India and ByteDance (TikTok), he has brought technology to common users in Hindi language. He has improved his understanding of technical intricacies and users by working for global tech companies like Google and WhatsApp (Meta). As a tech journalist, Bhavya specializes in reviews of new gadgets, launch events and changes happening in the world of AI. Bhavya believes in reading and understanding about AI and using it to deliver useful things to people. Also, he not only keeps a keen eye on the latest smartphones, but he also examines audio devices and wearables in depth. Bhavya’s skill is to convey complex technical information to the readers in simple and colloquial language, so that even common readers can easily understand the new technology. Bhavya also has expertise in conveying useful tips and tricks to people in simple language using different technologies. Bhavya Bhardwaj graduated in Mass Media and Creative Writing from Jamia Millia Islamia University. He holds a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) degree from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar. His educational background gives him the strength to present technical news in a factual and creative manner. He doesn’t judge technology just on the basis of specifications, but looks at it from the perspective of what kind of experience a user will get with it. He believes that the real purpose of technology is to make life simpler and this thinking is also reflected in the way he describes technology.… read more
