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Data breach exposes 3 billion PII records, class action suits filed

In the last week, at least four class action lawsuits have been filed in response to what has been described…

 

Is biometric authentication still effective?

By Bence Jendruszak, COO of SEON    For over a decade, biometrics that leverage unique biological traits to verify identities have…

 

Airport biometrics set the example for other sectors

Biometrics rollouts at airports supplied several of the most popular articles of the week on Biometric Update, along with multi-modal…

 

Digital ID and superannuation pilot projects in PNG approved to boost financial inclusion

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has approved pilot projects aimed at transforming the nation’s financial landscape. According to…

 

Sharia-compliant banking and digital identity gain ground in Kenya and Somalia

Africa as a continent is carrying out a transformation in its financial and digital landscapes, with the rapid adoption of…

 

Microsoft partners expand Entra ID with biometrics, FIDO2, MFA

Microsoft’s Entra ID has become a focal point for several strategic partnerships aimed at bolstering enterprise security through authentication methods….

 

Socure launches selfie biometric reverification to DocV product

Identity verification company Socure is adding selfie biometric reverification to its Document Verification (DocV) product to validate return online consumers….

 

New CFOs at Intellicheck, Ingenico, Prembly

As the biometrics and digital identity market grows so does the need for experienced executives. New chief financial officers are…

 

China censors online criticism of digital ID plan

China’s plan to introduce a national digital identity system is stirring an online backlash with censors deleting social media comments…

 

South Africa airports authority investigating biometrics contract allegations

A major airport biometrics contract is in jeopardy after Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) suspended its chief information officer to…

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