'Peace sign' selfies create security scare on internet; experts explain 'danger'

Social media users are concerned about hackers stealing fingerprints from peace sign selfies, a fear amplified by viral posts. While experts confirm it's theoretically possible to extract fingerprints from high-resolution photos, the real-world risk for average users is minimal and less concerning than existing cyber threats like phishing.

'Peace sign' selfies create security scare on internet; experts explain 'danger'
Social media users are concerned about hackers stealing fingerprints from peace sign selfies, a fear amplified by viral posts. While experts confirm it's theoretically possible to extract fingerprints from high-resolution photos, the real-world risk for average users is minimal and less concerning than existing cyber threats like phishing.