The development of smartphone cameras and the proliferation of artificial intelligence-powered image processing technologies have sparked new discussions regarding biometric security.
Medianews.az reports that security experts indicate it is theoretically possible to obtain fingerprint data from high-quality photos, even ordinary selfies.
According to experts, high-resolution cameras show fine details such as fingerprints more clearly. AI-based image enhancement tools and photo editing programs can make details that are not visible to the naked eye more apparent. Especially, the combination of several quality images increases the likelihood of extracting biometric data.
At the center of the discussions is the "V" sign made while taking photos. Experts believe that during this pose, the fingertips being clearly visible to the camera theoretically raises the risk of fingerprint data being copied.
This risk is not new. Previous studies in the field of biometric security have shown that it was possible to reconstruct fingerprints using open photos and specialized software. However, experts note that modern smartphone cameras and AI tools have made this process more accessible.
Nevertheless, fingerprint identification systems are still widely used. Experts state that although biometric security systems are not perfect, they are more practical in daily use compared to passwords and provide sufficient protection against major threats.