Nowadays, it has become very common to take selfies showing the 'peace sign' with two fingers. It has become a trend. Do you also take selfies showing the 'peace sign'? This habit can be dangerous for you. The reason behind this is AI. Although Artificial Intelligence i.e. AI has made our lives easier, but many risks have also increased. Because now with the help of AI, hackers are trying to steal biometric data from people's photos. That is, with the help of AI, hackers can steal your data from the selfie clicked while showing the 'peace sign'.

Fingerprint data can be copied from selfies
According to a recent report, fingerprint data can be copied from a simple selfie using AI technology. This risk is especially high for selfies clicked while showing the peace sign, as the person's fingers are clearly visible in these photos.

Cybersecurity experts have demonstrated in a live demo that current technology has become both highly advanced and dangerous. Cybersecurity experts have demonstrated how fingerprint patterns can be recreated by taking a photo of a celebrity's finger. This means that even photos you upload to social media could be inviting cybercriminals. Your biometric data could be accessible to hackers.

What did the experts say?
Experts say that if the photo was taken from a distance of about 5 feet and the fingers are clearly visible, fingerprint data can be easily captured using AI. Furthermore, AI can also help to extract some details from photos taken from a closer distance.

People's misconceptions are beneficial to hackers.
Many people think that mobile cameras don't pose any threat because their fingers appear blurry. However, this very misconception can be beneficial to hackers. AI-based photo enhancement tools can now transform even blurry photos into high-quality images. This AI-based technology can help hackers understand and copy fingerprint patterns.

The biggest concern is that fingerprints can't be changed like passwords. If someone forgets their password, a new one can be created. This isn't the case with fingerprints. However, once biometric data is stolen, hackers can use it for a long time. This biometric data can be used to compromise bank accounts, digital payment systems, and many other identity-related processes. Therefore, it's important for everyone to be cautious when uploading photos to social media and sharing them with others.

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