Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud


Image Recognition

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The threat is real: there have been over 1,000 reported cases of face morphing attacks. Facial morphing is a visual editing method of combining two (sometimes more) facial images to create a blended portrait. Unfortunately, facial morphing technology is also being used for malicious purposes, such as creating fraudulent identity documents or impersonating someone online. How to prevent facial morphing attacksDetecting face morphing is challenging as no single method is entirely reliable. Additionally, education on facial morphing detection can help in the development of more effective technology and methods for preventing morphing attacks.