Security · 2h ago
Google adds selfie video as backup sign-in method
Google Accounts now support a selfie video sign-in option, useful when users lose their phone or passkeys. The feature records a short video of the user's face as a verification step. It aims to provide a secure alternative to traditional two-factor methods.
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While convenient, the approach raises privacy and biometric data storage concerns that Google will need to address transparently.
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