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Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition

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Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition

ESET researcher Jake Moore demonstrated multiple techniques to defeat facial recognition systems, including smart glasses, deepfakes, and face swaps. He plans to present these findings at RSA Conference 2026 in March.

Why it matters: Organizations relying on facial recognition for authentication or physical access control need to understand these bypass methods and assess whether additional verification layers are required.

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