Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.
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