Active forgery attempt is an impostor attempt in which an individual tries to match the stored template of a different individual by presenting a simulated or reproduced biometric sample, or by intentionally modifying his or her own biometric characteristics.
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(2009). Forgery Attempt. In: Li, S.Z., Jain, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73003-5_979
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