‘Super recognizers’ plus face biometrics could significantly aid police: neuroscientist
The combination of face biometrics and “super recognizers,” people with an extraordinary talent for processing faces, could substantially help police…
Articles By Alessandro Mascellino
Alessandro Mascellino is a freelance multimedia journalist focusing on emerging technologies. His work has been featured on The Independent, The Mirror Online, and The Sun, among others. Alessandro is also the author of TÉKUNI, a newsletter about technology in Japan.
Face biometrics app aids Dominican police in 800 arrests
The Dominican Republic has reported the arrest of 843 fugitives and criminal suspects in absentia in just four months using…
Balancing act for biometric privacy and security in Australian schools and elsewhere
Outdated privacy laws are exposing Australian residents to improper collection and use of biometric data, claims University of Sydney Law…
Air travel forecast to integrate new biometric and metaverse applications
Several private and public entities have recently opined on how biometrics could improve air travel, including SITA, Amadeus and Oosto….
Government databases could replace document-based ID verification: Sumsub CTO
Government databases and centralized solutions may one day replace document-based verification, Vyacheslav Zholudev, Sumsub’s chief technology officer and co-founder told…
DXC signs on to develop digital ID services for Danish govt
The Danish government has signed a new contract with U.S.-based IT services firm DXC Technology to further develop digital ID…
Indian police use of facial recognition in Chennai may violate privacy: Project Panoptic
The use of face biometric technologies by police forces to identify people on the streets of the Indian city of…
Secret Double Octopus release addresses phishing with passwordless MFA
Secret Double Octopus (SDO) has released new features described as phishing-resistant passwordless MFA (multi-factor authentication) with biometrics support for customers…
Aircuve adds fingerprint biometric capabilities for 2FA plays
South Korean network security firm Aircuve has updated its two-factor authentication (2FA) with support for fingerprint biometrics. The update addresses…
Brazil deploys ISS facial recognition to secure São Paulo metro
São Paulo Metrô in Brazil has deployed ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) face biometrics technologies on its Line 3-Red subway. The…
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