Virginia lawmakers have passed new regulations restricting the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, though the move has already led to some pushback from law enforcement officials. The new legislation, which was passed last … [Read more...] about Virginia Lawmakers Pass Police Biometrics Restrictions
Fraudsters Use Deepfake Biometrics to Hack China’s Taxation System
A high-profile tax fraud scheme has raised more concerns about China’s lax data security practices, especially as it relates to the country’s widespread use of facial recognition. In the scheme, a pair of fraudsters used facial images purchased on … [Read more...] about Fraudsters Use Deepfake Biometrics to Hack China’s Taxation System
George Skaff Joins Daon as New SVP of Marketing
"George joins Daon at a pivotal time for the company, and we believe he is the right leader to take our global reach and demand to the next level." - Tom Grissen, CEO, Daon Daon has created the new role of Senior Vice President of Marketing, and … [Read more...] about George Skaff Joins Daon as New SVP of Marketing
Unisys and Inspire Health Alliance Unveil New U-Pass COVID Health Passport
Unisys and Inspire Health Alliance have expanded their partnership with the release of a new COVID-19 health passport. The U-Pass solution gives organizations a way to verify someone’s health status, and allows them to take that into account in their … [Read more...] about Unisys and Inspire Health Alliance Unveil New U-Pass COVID Health Passport
CBP Brings Biometric Border Screening to Puerto Rican Airport
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that, in partnership with Aerostar, it will be adding the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico as the latest border crossing that will feature its Simplified … [Read more...] about CBP Brings Biometric Border Screening to Puerto Rican Airport
Bitex Cryptocurrency Exchange Integrates Onfido’s Biometric Onboarding Solution
The Bitex Cryptocurrency Exchange has partnered with Onfido to streamline its identity verification procedures for its customers. Bitex is one of the many exchanges and cryptocurrency platforms that has now adopted the solution, and joins a list that … [Read more...] about Bitex Cryptocurrency Exchange Integrates Onfido’s Biometric Onboarding Solution
UPDATED: Stay Up To Date on the 2020 Biometrics Year in Review Analysis
The 2020 FindBiometrics Year in Review survey is closed, after gathering the opinions of over 900 respondents on topics like popular biometric modalities, favored use cases, privacy attitudes, comfort around shared-surfaces, the importance of … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Stay Up To Date on the 2020 Biometrics Year in Review Analysis
INTERVIEW: Strategic Advisor Rob Haslam Discusses TECH5’s Rapid Rise
TECH5 is one of the fastest-rising vendors in the biometrics industry today. Offering solutions based on facial, fingerprint, and iris recognition, the company is active across a number of sectors. In recent months, TECH5 achieved very strong results … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW: Strategic Advisor Rob Haslam Discusses TECH5’s Rapid Rise
SITA Issues Statement On February Cyberattack
SITA has acknowledged that it was the target of a recent cyberattack. The incident in question occurred on February 24, and may have compromised customer information stored on the company’s Passenger Service System servers in the United States. The … [Read more...] about SITA Issues Statement On February Cyberattack
IDEX Biometrics Makes Nasdaq Debut
IDEX Biometrics shares are now trading on the Nasdaq. As of the morning of March 1, 2021, investors can now buy shares of the company under the ticker "IDBA". IDEX announced its plans to enter the Nasdaq last week. The company has done so … [Read more...] about IDEX Biometrics Makes Nasdaq Debut
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