While selfies can be fun, it can put one in dangerous situation too.

The pose in question is the flashing of the peace (V or victory) sign in a selfie.

Apparently, doing this exposes two fingerprints, which may possibly lead to identity theft.

Peace Sign Can Be Used To Steal Fingerprints From Your Selfies

As a result, Echizen has specifically warned against the rampant peace sign pose that is popular in Japan.

However, Echizens team at the National Institute of Informatics have developed a fingerprint anti-theft prevention technology.

Source:CNET

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