Sivaranjith Sivaraman
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Time to go passwordless for logins
Passwords and PINs are the standard methods for gaining access to personal computers, websites, and web applications. However, they are not as safe as we assume, especially in this age of automated hacking. People always prefer simple passwords that are easy to remember, which also makes them easier for others to guess. Hard passwords, on the other hand, are tough to remember, thus we frequently store them someplace in our system itself and make them vulnerable.
By Sivaranjith Sivaraman2 years ago in Futurism
Can AI Steal Biometrics From Selfies?
If it is a one-word question, the answer is yes. AI can steal both iris and facial biometric data from selfies posted on social media. We all believe that biometrics is the most secure method of authentication for smartphones and laptops. Yes, it is, but there are current challenges, such as the presentation attack, that pose a real danger to smartphone-based financial services. Even though there are liveness detection techniques for distinguishing between false and original biometrics, they are challenging to integrate with smartphones in today’s technology.
By Sivaranjith Sivaraman3 years ago in Futurism