MTA Halts Surveillance Camera Pilot Over China Links, Facial Recognition Concerns
After discovering that a camera vendor has ties to the Chinese government, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that it has…
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NuData Details Dangers of Public Wi-Fi
NuData Security is warning other companies about the dangers of public Wi-Fi networks. The company argued that the problem is particularly pressing now that…
FPC Congratulates Biometric Cards Partner On Payment Network Approval
Fingerprint Cards‘ Korea-based partner Kona I has achieved another important milestone in its journey toward large-scale deployments of its biometric payment…
Anonybit Decentralized Identity Platform Breaks Down Biometrics to Thwart Hackers
A new startup is aiming to take a different approach to user authentication in the form of decentralized identity. Dubbed ‘Anonybit’, the startup is pitching a…
Aware Pushes for Biometrics in Online Tax Filing Systems
Aware is encouraging governments to use biometric technology to make electronic tax filing systems more secure. The company noted that more people are filing…
SAFR Receives Third US Air Force Contract for Computer Vision Tech
The United States Air Force (USAF) will be installing SAFR’s computer vision technology in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to enhance its perimeter security…
Jumio Encourages Businesses to Adopt Better AML Techbology
Jumio is urging businesses to take a more proactive approach to money laundering. The company noted that while many businesses do not need to implement…
European Data Protection Supervisor Calls for Full Facial Recognition Ban
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) believes that the European Commission’s recently proposed facial recognition law does not do enough to protect…
ImageWare Aims for Stronger Financial Oversight With Latest Board Appointment
ImageWare has further expanded its Board of Directors, announcing the appointment of James Sight, effective April 26, 2021. A statement announcing Sight’s…
IDEMIA Unveils New Biometric Payment Card With TrustedBio Sensor
IDEX Biometrics and IDEMIA have officially unveiled a new biometric payment card. The two companies had previously announced that they would be conducting a…