Spoofing (presentation attack)

Spoofing in biometrics refers to presenting fake inputs such as photos, videos, masks, or synthetic media to impersonate a legitimate user. Attackers attempt to bypass facial recognition, fingerprint scanners, or voice authentication during onboarding or login.Regulators highlight spoofing as a major risk in remote KYC, urging adoption of liveness detection and PAD. Banks, fintechs, and ID verification providers use AI-driven tools to analyze texture, depth, and micro-movements to detect spoofing. Preventing spoofing is essential to ensure only genuine customers gain access to services, reducing fraud and AML risks.