The Czech Republic’s eDoklady digital ID app failed during the 2025 parliamentary election, forcing a return to physical IDs and prompting the resignation offer of the agency’s director.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a UK government agency responsible for background checks and barring individuals from regulated activities, is undergoing a significant digital transformation to modernize its identity […]

A significant data breach involving thousands of AI-generated images, including disturbing depictions of minors and celebrities, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the burgeoning AI image generation industry and ignited a […]

HID had a significant presence at ISC West this year, unveiling a suite of advancements focused on mobile access, credential flexibility, and enhanced security solutions. The announcements underscore HID’s ongoing […]

Digital banking software provider Blend Labs has partnered with identity verification specialist Prove Identity in a move aimed at improving the speed and security of customer onboarding processes for financial […]

Norwegian biometrics firm NEXT Biometrics has landed a significant order for its FAP 20 fingerprint sensors, bolstering a financial inclusion project in Nigeria. The deal, valued at an initial NOK […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an extension for its Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a new latent fingerprint system. The original deadline for submissions, […]

The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Annual Report for 2023-24 has been formally presented to the United Kingdom Parliament, highlighting significant developments, ongoing challenges, and future considerations in the oversight […]

Researchers in South Korea have developed a novel approach to touch-based sensors that combines high sensitivity with the ability to analyze dynamic forces instantly. In a research paper entitled Behavioral […]

Microsoft is planning to launch an upgraded version of its AI-powered Recall system that will incorporate biometric authentication as an added layer of security. The enhancement will require users to […]