Security · 1h ago
Google Adds Selfie Video Login as Backup Authentication
Google now allows users to sign in with a selfie video when locked out or without access to their usual device. The feature provides an alternative to traditional two-factor methods. It aims to reduce account recovery friction while maintaining security.
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Selfie-based authentication raises privacy and spoofing concerns, but Google's move signals growing confidence in biometric verification for high-stakes accounts.
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Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video →
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