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Google adds selfie video as account recovery option

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Google now lets users verify their identity with a short selfie video to regain access to locked accounts. The feature is designed for situations where users lose their phone or can't use two-factor authentication. It uses facial recognition to confirm the user is a real person.

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While convenient, selfie-based recovery raises privacy concerns about biometric data storage and potential for spoofing.
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Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video →
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