📸 Chinese authorities are urging people to stop flashing the V sign in photos, so no one can steal your fingerprints

The warning was issued by CCTV ahead of the May holidays.

A clear shot of your fingers from just 1.5 meters away is enough to copy a fingerprint accurately, experts say. And as a 2017 study by Japanese researchers showed, no special equipment is required.

This is exactly how a hacker recreated the fingerprints of Germany's Defense Minister in 2014, using a few photos from a public event.

🔍 In reality, the threat is somewhat overblown—even if someone gets hold of your fingerprint pattern, actually using it without you is at least tricky.

🌐 Still, you can't change your fingers like a password. The easiest way to reduce future risk is to avoid posting original high-resolution photos on social media.

Do you use fingerprint unlock on your phone?

❤️ — Yes, love the convenience!
🔥 — No, don't trust gadgets with that
🤔 — Well, now I might stop...

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