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They didn't mention if the attackers got photos too. If not this time, next time. I believe the "identification by digital photograph" that is being rolled ou

They didn't mention if the attackers got photos too. If not this time, next time. I believe the "identification by digital photograph" that is being rolled out at US airports (no longer need to show ID at some security checkpoints) is based on photographs shared by state-level driver's license/id card. Increased roll-out of facial recognition technology probably increases the value of stealing headshots associated with other identity information. I believe federal "RealID" requires states to maintain a database of digital photographs from identification documents. I think almost all states do that now.

bfuller 3y ago
IRS.gov requires facial recognition to log in. I know because I tried yesterday and it wouldn't accept me (presumably because i had no beard in my ID photo)
CubsFan1060 3y ago
I think the “photograph” at airports is more than that. You need to load your id onto your phone, take pictures of yourself, have them reviewed (not sure if this is automated or by a human), and be approved. After that it’s a combination of your phone/watch plus your photo. It’s not perfect, but it’s more than just comparing your photo to your drivers license photo. Edit: looks like there may be a second program that does just what you say: https://www.tsa.gov/biometrics-technology/evaluating-facial-identification-technology https://www.tsa.gov/biometrics-technology/evaluating-facial-... This is the program that I am aware of: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213329 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213329
- jrochkind1 3y ago
  The last time I flew, it was not all lines, but just one "experimental" line, and it was not something I opted in to or signed up for or supplied a photo or anything else for voluntarily -- everyone in this one line (which was just a "standard" line, not tsa-pre or what have you), you didn't have to show ID, you just had to show your boarding pass and then look into a camera until the guy said "good". Probably that second link you found.

bfuller 3y ago

IRS.gov requires facial recognition to log in. I know because I tried yesterday and it wouldn't accept me (presumably because i had no beard in my ID photo)

CubsFan1060 3y ago

I think the “photograph” at airports is more than that. You need to load your id onto your phone, take pictures of yourself, have them reviewed (not sure if this is automated or by a human), and be approved. After that it’s a combination of your phone/watch plus your photo. It’s not perfect, but it’s more than just comparing your photo to your drivers license photo. Edit: looks like there may be a second program that does just what you say: https://www.tsa.gov/biometrics-technology/evaluating-facial-identification-technology https://www.tsa.gov/biometrics-technology/evaluating-facial-... This is the program that I am aware of: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213329 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213329

jrochkind1 3y ago
The last time I flew, it was not all lines, but just one "experimental" line, and it was not something I opted in to or signed up for or supplied a photo or anything else for voluntarily -- everyone in this one line (which was just a "standard" line, not tsa-pre or what have you), you didn't have to show ID, you just had to show your boarding pass and then look into a camera until the guy said "good". Probably that second link you found.