Danger from biometric data as authentication
A new study shows the dangers of stolen or leaked biometric data. Trend Micro warns that exposed biometrics pose a serious authentication risk for a variety of digital scenarios, including the metaverse. A large amount of biometric data is published on digital platforms every day. These include facial, voice, iris, palm, and fingerprint patterns that can be used to fool authentication systems. Images and audio content posted daily on social media and messaging platforms, news sites and government portals become valuable assets for cybercriminals. A new study...
