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A video claims that hackers can steal our fingerprints from the selfies we take

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Video. Fact-check: Can hackers steal fingerprints from selfies?

Updated: 29/04/2024 - 6:01 GMT+2

A video circulating on social media is warning people to avoid doing the peace sign when posing for selfies, in case fraudsters take copies of their fingerprints to hack into their data. The Cube spoke to experts to find out more.

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