Here’s the newest camera hack fraudsters are using to beat facial recognition

By Stuart Wells, Chief Technology Officer at Jumio

As organizations have tried to stay ahead of cybercriminals, faces and other biometrics have become the passwords for so many everyday functions. From unlocking a phone, to accessing a bank account, to setting up a doctor’s appointment, important tasks are completed by verifying that the correct face is the one behind (or in front of) the camera.

However, like with traditional passwords, fraudsters have gotten creative about getting around facial recognition security. …

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