Some progress on protecting biometric templates, evaluating methods
As biometric templates are more widely enrolled, stored and used, and the methods used to attack the privacy of people…
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New technology and regulation could make the internet grow up quickly
The negative effects of social media and inappropriate online material on youth have been documented, leading to a new urgency…
Study finds factors behind a society’s acceptance of biometric surveillance
Wondering if your neighbors will support government use of facial recognition surveillance? A new study of four of the world’s…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner seeks clarity on police cloud data sharing compliance
The Biometrics Commissioner in Scotland, Brian Plastow, is seeking information on whether the deployment by the Scottish police of a…
Facial recognition swings for the fences
By Terry Schulenburg, vice president at CyberLink In 2023, an estimated 65 million fans will attend regular season games at…
RATs and push payment scams on the rise in EMEA bank fraud: BioCatch report
Behavioral biometrics provider BioCatch has found that scams are the most effective tool used by cybercriminals across Europe, the Middle…
Proposed change to Aadhaar authentication rule raises data privacy issues
A move by the government of India to amend the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (GG) Rules, 2020, is attracting…
One-click KYC without an ID document upload? Startup AiPrise says its coming
KYC providers regularly claim the ability to onboard people from all over the world. Whether for financial inclusion or just…
Smile acquires Appruve to expand identity verification footprint across Africa
With company valuations down KYC and face biometrics provider Smile Identity, with offices in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and London,…
Passwordless options, biometrics love grow, but legacy authentication lingers
Authentication plays a crucial role in an organization’s security strategy. Many companies are exploring options to ensure access is only…
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