From daily selfies to group photos, the classic ‘V’ hand sign may now pose a security risk, with AI technology making fingerprint theft easier than ever, according to a news report Tuesday.

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    5 hours ago

    FWIW, on iOS Face ID is marginally better for this than Touch ID because it requires you to make eye contact with the camera before it unlocks. If you look to the side it won’t accept the biometrics.

    But it’s still not as secure as a regular password or pin in terms of forced compliance.