Breach exposes privacy risk from de-anonymization of location data
Gravy Analytics, a prominent location data broker, has disclosed that a significant data breach potentially exposed through de-anonymization the precise…
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Classified DOD mobile devices found to have ‘significant’ security holes
The findings of a new Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General (IG) audit has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the privacy,…
Forthcoming iPhone 17’s biometrics rumored to utilize novel optical hardware
The next version of native biometrics on the iPhone will look a little different, if the latest rumors are true….
FTC cracks down on two data brokers for sale of sensitive location data
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tuesday filed a complaint and proposed Decision and Order against two Virginia-based data brokers…
Under-display IR biometrics could be coming to Pixel 11, leak suggests
The image signal processing chip Google is building into its forthcoming flagship smartphone will support an under-display infrared camera, suggesting…
Android 15 for Pixel integrates biometric security measures for lost phones
Mobile phones are like little treasure chests of sensitive personal data, so Android has introduced new anti-theft measures to its…
ICE mobile comms devices were left unsecured and vulnerable, DHS IG says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) failed to effectively manage and secure its personnel and contractors’ smart phones, tablets, and…
Google leans into biometric authentication, removes bypasses
Google will soon eliminate the option to use knowledge-based screen unlocking credentials in specific situations, requiring mandatory biometric authentication. This…
Coppernic teams up with HMD to create the ultimate access control smartphone
System integrator company Coppernic has teamed up with smartphone manufacturer HMD, the brand behind the legendary Nokia phone, to release…
Germany issues white paper on biometrics in consumer products
The German government has issued a new white paper this month evaluating biometrics in consumer products. Authored by the Federal…
