FaceTec – the renowned provider of FaceTec 3D Face Authentication – is known as a pioneer in biometric liveness detection. It's flagship technology made headlines over recent years around the cause of the transparent evaluation of presentation attack … [Read more...] about Deep-Dive Into the $100K Biometric Spoof Bounty with FaceTec CEO Kevin Alan Tussy – Part 1
RSA Updates Hybrid Utility of SecurID Access Platform
RSA is introducing a slew of new features that will improve the utility of its RSA SecurID Access platform both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The company specifically emphasized its hybrid on-premises and cloud model, which allows … [Read more...] about RSA Updates Hybrid Utility of SecurID Access Platform
New York MTA Asks Apple to Improve Face ID to Make Public Transit Safer
The Chairman of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is asking Apple to come up with a better form of iPhone authentication. The agency is particularly worried about Face ID, insofar as the poor performance of the facial recognition … [Read more...] about New York MTA Asks Apple to Improve Face ID to Make Public Transit Safer
Scammers Taking Advantage of South Africans During COVID-19, says Yoti Digital Identity Fellow
In his fourth field diary, Yoti Digital Identity Fellow Tshepo Magoma is warning about the alarming number of scams that have tried to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Magoma called particular attention to the province of the … [Read more...] about Scammers Taking Advantage of South Africans During COVID-19, says Yoti Digital Identity Fellow
Guelph Police Confirm Use of Clearview AI’s Biometric Tech
The Guelph Police Service in Ontario has confirmed that it trialed Clearview’s controversial facial recognition program. The news comes through a Freedom of Information request, which uncovered a letter that was sent from the Service’s legal counsel … [Read more...] about Guelph Police Confirm Use of Clearview AI’s Biometric Tech
HID Global Makes NOMAD Biometric Readers Compatible with iOS Devices
HID Global’s HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader is now compatible with iOS devices. The company is hoping that the update will make the solution more appealing to law enforcement agencies that are searching for a cost-effective suspect identification … [Read more...] about HID Global Makes NOMAD Biometric Readers Compatible with iOS Devices
NEC to Provide Biometric and Temperature Screening Tech for Hawaii Airports
NEC has agreed to provide facial recognition and temperature screening technology for Hawaii’s airports after signing a new contract with the state’s Department of Transportation. The agreement represents the combined efforts of NEC Corporation, NEC … [Read more...] about NEC to Provide Biometric and Temperature Screening Tech for Hawaii Airports
FPC Emphasizes Contactless Tech in Breakdown of Latest Biometric Trends
Fingerprint Cards is highlighting a few of the key biometrics trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of those trends were already underway before the virus, while others are a more direct response to the new public health … [Read more...] about FPC Emphasizes Contactless Tech in Breakdown of Latest Biometric Trends
Clearview Ends All Contracts in Canada in Response to Privacy Investigations
Clearview AI is no longer available in Canada. The controversial facial recognition provider has terminated all of its contracts in the country after drawing the attention of multiple privacy watchdogs at the federal and provincial levels. This … [Read more...] about Clearview Ends All Contracts in Canada in Response to Privacy Investigations
Zwipe Anticipates Commercialization of Biometric Payment Cards
Biometric smart cards are finally poised to become a commercial reality. In a recent memo, Zwipe CEO André Løvestam noted that several “1st Generation” biometric cards will achieve small-scale commercial launches in 2020, paving the way for an even … [Read more...] about Zwipe Anticipates Commercialization of Biometric Payment Cards
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