[OT] Identity Theft

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan
claims that taking and publishing photos of subjects
who are flashing the popular two-fingered 'V' or
peace sign could lead to identify theft. It warns
that fingerprint recognition technology is now so
advanced that even casual snapshots can be used
to retrieve fingerprint information. The report also
says the technology is widely available and easy
to use.

According to the NII, the danger lies in a combination
of widely available smartphones with high-resolution
cameras and the rising popularity of posting images
on social websites.

In an experiment the researchers were able to copy
fingerprints from photos that were captured 3 meters
(9 feet) away from the subject. That said, the
fingers in question have to be in focus and the
scene has to be well illuminated as presumably noise
reduction at higher ISOs would destroy the fine
low-contrast fingerprint lines.

We would also assume that the experiment only works
with high-resolution out-of-camera images. Many
social media websites reduce the size and increase
compression of posted images which should, with
current technology, make it pretty much impossible
to extract any fingerprint information.

However, if you frequently flash a peace sign in
photos and are worried about the possibility of
identity theft, the NII also has a solution to the
problem: it has developed a transparent film that
can be attached to your fingers.

It contains titanium oxide and makes it impossible
to scan your fingerprints from a photo but doesn't
interfere with identity verification. Unfortunately,
the technology won't be ready for another two years.
For now, think twice about showing your fingertips
in a photograph.

--Lars Rehm
_Digital Photography Review_ [January 17, 2017]
"Flashing A Peace Sign In A Photo Could Lead To Identity Theft"

https://www.dpreview.com/news/180627...identity-theft

"RoadRunnerLA" wrote in message
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Identity Theft
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peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too

On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:56:33 -0600, Mynews wrote in message:
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Identity Theft
Use For Good And Bad

peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too

Do you always talk in bumper sticker?!
--"Elizabeth Gilbert" (Julia Roberts)
(In the film _Eat Pray Love_ [2010]; written
by Elizabeth Gilbert, screenplay by Ryan
Murphy and Jennifer Salt)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alyapidLB34
00:01:14

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On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:56:33 -0600, Mynews wrote in message:
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Identity Theft
Use For Good And Bad
peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too
Do you always talk in bumper sticker?!

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So Welcome To
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On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:02:17 -0800, RoadRunnerLA wrote in message:
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On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:56:33 -0600, Mynews wrote in message:
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Identity Theft
Use For Good And Bad
peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too

Do you always talk in bumper sticker?!

I Like The RoadRunner
But LA With Out

Roll down the window, put down the top
Crank up the Beach Boys, baby
Don't let the music stop
We're gonna ride it
Till we just can't ride it no more

From the South Bay to the Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody's very happy
'Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day

I love L.A. (We love it!)
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--Randy Newman (1943- )
_I Love L.A._ [1983] (song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcADqxnQA_4

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On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:09:48 -0600, Mynews wrote in message:
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On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:02:17 -0800, RoadRunnerLA wrote in message:
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Identity Theft
Use For Good And Bad
peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too
Do you always talk in bumper sticker?!
I Like The RoadRunner
But LA With Out
Roll down the window, put down the top
Crank up the Beach Boys, baby
Don't let the music stop
We're gonna ride it
Till we just can't ride it no more
From the South Bay to the Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody's very happy
'Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day
I love L.A. (We love it!)
I love L.A. (We love it!)
--Randy Newman (1943- )
_I Love L.A._ [1983] (song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcADqxnQA_4

My Home Town Is Houston

you're the reason
god made ok-la-hom-a
And I'm sure missing you

is a 1981 single from the film
Any Which Way You Can
performed by
David Frizzell and Shelly West

But This Performer Love La Like You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF-YE_zFBzI

On 22/01/2017 16:01, Mynews wrote:
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On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:09:48 -0600, Mynews wrote in message:
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On Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:02:17 -0800, RoadRunnerLA wrote in message:
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Identity Theft
Use For Good And Bad
peace sign could lead
law enforcement to identify
Of A Bad Boy too
Do you always talk in bumper sticker?!
I Like The RoadRunner
But LA With Out
Roll down the window, put down the top
Crank up the Beach Boys, baby
Don't let the music stop
We're gonna ride it
Till we just can't ride it no more
From the South Bay to the Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody's very happy
'Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day
I love L.A. (We love it!)
I love L.A. (We love it!)
--Randy Newman (1943- )
_I Love L.A._ [1983] (song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcADqxnQA_4

My Home Town Is Houston

you're the reason
god made ok-la-hom-a
And I'm sure missing you

is a 1981 single from the film
Any Which Way You Can
performed by
David Frizzell and Shelly West

But This Performer Love La Like You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF-YE_zFBzI

Thanks, Billy.

I really enjoyed that! :-D

--
"Do something wonderful, people may imitate it." (Albert Schweitzer)

On Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:14 -0800, RoadRunnerLA
wrote:

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan
claims that taking and publishing photos of subjects
who are flashing the popular two-fingered 'V' or
peace sign could lead to identify theft. It warns
that fingerprint recognition technology is now so
advanced that even casual snapshots can be used
to retrieve fingerprint information. The report also
says the technology is widely available and easy
to use.

Just give them your MIDDLE FINGER !!!!

Jonas,

Just give them your MIDDLE FINGER !!!!

They will just take a picture from it from behind your back (see what I did
there ? :-) )

Regards,
Rudy Wieser


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On Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:14 -0800, RoadRunnerLA
wrote:

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan
claims that taking and publishing photos of subjects
who are flashing the popular two-fingered 'V' or
peace sign could lead to identify theft. It warns
that fingerprint recognition technology is now so
advanced that even casual snapshots can be used
to retrieve fingerprint information. The report also
says the technology is widely available and easy
to use.

Just give them your MIDDLE FINGER !!!!

On Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:55:37 -0600, wrote in
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On Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:14 -0800, RoadRunnerLA wrote in message:
:

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan
claims that taking and publishing photos of subjects
who are flashing the popular two-fingered 'V' or
peace sign could lead to identify theft. It warns
that fingerprint recognition technology is now so
advanced that even casual snapshots can be used
to retrieve fingerprint information. The report also
says the technology is widely available and easy
to use.
--Lars Rehm
_Digital Photography Review_ [January 17, 2017]
"Flashing A Peace Sign In A Photo Could Lead To Identity Theft"

Just give them your MIDDLE FINGER !!!!

A simple solution to guard against identity theft
resulting from flashing the peace sign proposed
by a KABC news commentator was to flash the
peace sign in reverse, with the fingerprints facing
the peace sign flasher.

"[Will Monroe] was driving east, soon crossing the
state line into Idaho--or at least the long, slender
upper part of the state where the United States
appears to be giving the finger to its northern
neighbor, Canada."
--Sam Bourne (1967- )
_The Righteous Men_ [2006], Chapter 8

On Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:08 -0800, RoadRunnerLA
wrote:

On Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:55:37 -0600, wrote in
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On Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:14 -0800, RoadRunnerLA wrote in message:
:

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan
claims that taking and publishing photos of subjects
who are flashing the popular two-fingered 'V' or
peace sign could lead to identify theft. It warns
that fingerprint recognition technology is now so
advanced that even casual snapshots can be used
to retrieve fingerprint information. The report also
says the technology is widely available and easy
to use.
--Lars Rehm
_Digital Photography Review_ [January 17, 2017]
"Flashing A Peace Sign In A Photo Could Lead To Identity Theft"

Just give them your MIDDLE FINGER !!!!

A simple solution to guard against identity theft
resulting from flashing the peace sign proposed
by a KABC news commentator was to flash the
peace sign in reverse, with the fingerprints facing
the peace sign flasher.

"[Will Monroe] was driving east, soon crossing the
state line into Idaho--or at least the long, slender
upper part of the state where the United States
appears to be giving the finger to its northern
neighbor, Canada."
--Sam Bourne (1967- )
_The Righteous Men_ [2006], Chapter 8

Smear a thin coat of rubber cement on your fingertips.