HRS CEO discusses role of biometric technologies in combating terror attacks
Human Recognitions Systems (HRS) announced that CEO and founder Neil Norman recently appeared on BBC current affairs show Newsnight to…
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Terror attacks create interest and concern about facial recognition tech
According to industry experts, terrorist attacks in Brussels will impact the development and deployment of facial recognition technology. Three coordinated…
IBIA releases white paper on biometric entry-exit at U.S. ports of entry
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has released a new white paper titled “Closing the Loop: Completing Biometric U.S….
ISIS likely producing fake Syrian passports
A recent ABC News report says that U.S. authorities are warning that ISIS is producing authentic-looking passports with machines that…
Biometrics registration for SIM cards begins in Saudi Arabia
In an effort to restrict mobile phone users from taking part in activities that threaten national security, the Saudi Ministry…
Facial recognition to be used at Ardh Kumbh
India’s Uttarakhand police is using facial recognition as part of its security measures to spot terrorists and criminal suspects in…
Immigration, border security, and terrorism driving interest in Integrated Biometrics technology
According to a statement by the company, global events surrounding immigration, border security, and terrorism are driving increasing interest in…
United States and Malaysia to share biometric database of crime and terrorism suspects
The Malaysian and American governments have signed an agreement to share a database containing the biometric records of about 1.2…
DHS launches Identity Intelligence Biometrics (I2B) pilot project
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis has launched the Identity Intelligence Biometrics (I2B) pilot project,…
European Commission VP says fingerprinting refugees at borders would curb militant threats
European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said that fingerprinting and registering all refugees arriving in Europe would curb militant threats,…
