Researchers suggest biometrics among technologies that could secure Social Security numbers
The U.S. government should modernize the Social Security number (SSN) by encrypting it with biometrics or other mechanisms in order…
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Aratek to feature FBI certified fingerprint scanners at Smart Cards Expo
Biometric technologies and eID management firm ARATEK is set to showcase its latest biometric products and solutions at the 2018…
Apple patents voice biometrics-based device access system
Apple has patented a system for electronic “(d)evice access using voice authentication,” which would allow users to unlock a device…
Fingerprint Cards signs new distributor for India
Fingerprint Cards announced a new distribution agreement that is expected to strengthen the Swedish biometrics firm’s position in India and…
Financial firms and telecoms in India wrestle with new Aadhaar authentication rules
Fintech and mutual fund companies cannot authenticate customers with their Aadhaar account, banks would like to continue doing so, and…
Exabeam integrates Duo Security authentication and device log technology
Unified Access Security (UAS) company Duo Security and security information and event management (SIEM) provider Exabeam have partnered to combine…
Latest version of BioConnect ID released
BioConnect has launched the latest version of its enterprise-ready, cloud-based, mobile biometric application platform BioConnect ID. BioConnect ID combines biometrics…
Kairos sues founder Brian Brackeen and says company nearly broke
Kairos founder and former CEO Brian Brackeen is being sued by the company he started, which alleges theft in the…
New York City councillor to propose facial recognition disclosure rules for businesses
A New York City councillor is planning to introduce legislation which would require businesses using facial recognition technology to disclose…
Legislation puts more scrutiny and analysis on TSA’s expanding use of biometrics
Evaluation of the efficacy, privacy issues, and expanded use of biometrics by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) comprises a not…
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