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German BSI Warns of Fingerprint Spoofing via AI and High-Resolution Photos

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security warns that attackers can use artificial intelligence and 3D printers to recreate fingerprints extracted from casual online photos. The agency highlights that relying solely on biometric authentication for sensitive applications creates significant risks, as compromised fingerprints cannot be changed like passwords. Officials recommend avoiding the publication of fingertip details in images and adopting multifactor authentication.

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