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Google Adds Selfie Video Recovery for Locked-Out Accounts

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Google now lets users verify their identity with a selfie video to regain access to locked accounts. The feature serves as an alternative to traditional recovery methods like email or phone. It aims to simplify account recovery when users lack access to their usual verification tools.

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This adds convenience but raises questions about biometric data security and potential for deepfake abuse.
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