That peace sign you do in your selfies could let AI steal your fingerprints for scammers — here’s how
A new security risk has emerged related to selfies, particularly those featuring the peace sign. Researchers have found that scammers can use AI to extract fingerprints from these images, posing a threat to personal privacy and security. This method allows for potential identity theft and financial losses through sophisticated scams.
- ▪Scammers are evolving their methods, now using AI to create deepfake content and impersonate individuals.
- ▪Researchers discovered that selfies with the peace sign can expose fingerprints to scammers using AI.
- ▪Fingerprints can be extracted from selfies taken within 1.5 meters, and even half of the exposed hand details can be stolen from images taken at a distance of 1.5 to 3 meters.
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AI That peace sign you do in your selfies could let AI steal your fingerprints for scammers — here’s how News By Elton Jones published 20 May 2026 That signature selfie pose could expose you to a major security risk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Scammers have unfortunately evolved in their methods.Those modern-day scamming methods now involve AI — they’re used to create deepfake videos and photos meant to impersonate people to elicit financial transactions, clone people’s voices for use in phone calls that scare loved ones…
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