A common peace sign selfie may appear harmless, but authorities in the US are warning that certain photographs shared online could expose sensitive biometric information.
The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office in Oklahoma has issued a public warning about a growing cybercrime threat known as the 'Selfie Fingerprint' scam. Officials say scammers may use artificial intelligence tools to analyse high-resolution photographs and potentially extract visible fingerprint details from images posted on social media. The warning comes as law enforcement agencies continue to highlight emerging risks linked to the increasing use of AI-powered technologies by cybercriminals.