Overview

• The MSS described a case where a foreign firm offered digital tokens for iris scans and then transferred collected biometric data overseas, raising privacy and security alarms.
• Officials highlighted that iris patterns’ high stability and uniqueness make them prime targets for criminal and intelligence exploitation.
• The advisory cited incidents in which stolen facial data was used by foreign agents to deepfake identities and infiltrate secure facilities.
• The notice announced no new enforcement actions and signals heightened scrutiny of Worldcoin-style token-for-biometrics projects.
• The MSS urged citizens to demand clear explanations of how their biometric information is stored, processed and used and to review privacy policies closely.