Although biometric recognition systems are generally robust, provided they are well-secured and implemented correctly, academic research shows that there are ways to trick these systems. Examples include the use of masks, artificial fingerprints or deepfakes to bypass biometric authentication mechanisms. As authentication increasingly relies on biometric identification, it is crucial for law enforcement to understand the associated vulnerabilities. By researching… Read More
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