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Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition

March 13, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM

ESET security researcher Jake Moore demonstrated how widely-used facial recognition systems can be defeated using smart glasses, deepfake technology, and face swap techniques. The research, presented at RSAC 2026, highlights the ongoing vulnerability of biometric authentication to presentation attacks using accessible consumer hardware.

Key Takeaways

  • ESET researcher Jake Moore demonstrated facial recognition bypass using smart glasses, deepfakes, and face swaps at RSAC 2026.
  • Commodity facial recognition systems remain vulnerable to presentation attacks using accessible hardware and AI-generated imagery.
  • Organizations relying on facial recognition for security should implement liveness detection and multi-factor authentication.
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