Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims
Google introduced new Android features to enhance phone security against theft, making it more challenging for thieves to access stolen devices.
Election Technology in Kenya
Younger democracies are integrating technology in elections to improve transparency and voter confidence, but risks of abuse and technical failures remain.
Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
Biometric identification methods like fingerprints are increasingly problematic for those who lose them due to age, profession, or injuries.
Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims
Google introduced new Android features to enhance phone security against theft, making it more challenging for thieves to access stolen devices.
Election Technology in Kenya
Younger democracies are integrating technology in elections to improve transparency and voter confidence, but risks of abuse and technical failures remain.
Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
Biometric identification methods like fingerprints are increasingly problematic for those who lose them due to age, profession, or injuries.
Worldcoin faces pivotal EU privacy decision within weeks | TechCrunch
Worldcoin's future in the European Union is uncertain due to privacy complaints under GDPR regulations.
More Than a Dozen Countries Now Investigating Sam Altman's Dubious Eye-Scanning Scheme
Worldcoin faces global scrutiny due to privacy concerns around its iris-scanning cryptocurrency project and its vague intentions for universal basic income.
Worldcoin faces pivotal EU privacy decision within weeks | TechCrunch
Worldcoin's future in the European Union is uncertain due to privacy complaints under GDPR regulations.
More Than a Dozen Countries Now Investigating Sam Altman's Dubious Eye-Scanning Scheme
Worldcoin faces global scrutiny due to privacy concerns around its iris-scanning cryptocurrency project and its vague intentions for universal basic income.
New report identifies top 5 trends in physical access control
Digital ID and mobile access are predicted to be universal.
Top 6 Passwordless Authentication Solutions for 2024
Passwordless authentication methods include biometrics, smart cards, and mobile apps, improving security and user experience.
Passwordless authentication solutions are part of larger IAM platforms, integrating with other applications for enhanced security measures.
Home Office's biometrics governance is 'peculiar' and flawed
The farewell report from the UK's biometrics and surveillance commissioner criticizes the Home Office's approach to governing the technology.
The commissioner highlights a lack of support and resources, and expresses frustration over the future uncertainty of the office.
Apple releases iOS 17.3, which introduces the new Stolen Device Protection tool
iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 have been released with a new feature called Stolen Device Protection that allows users to lock thieves out of their devices using Face ID or Touch ID access.
The update also includes collaborative playlists for Apple Music, AirPlay hotel support, optimized crash detection, and new wallpapers for Black History Month.
Our fingerprints may not be unique, claims AI
An AI tool has been able to identify fingerprints from different fingers belonging to the same person.
The AI tool focuses on the orientation of the ridges in the center of the finger, rather than the traditional minutiae markers used in forensics.
Our fingerprints may not be unique, claims AI
Artificial intelligence has been trained to identify whether fingerprints from different fingers belong to the same person, with 75-90% accuracy.
The technology may be analyzing fingerprints based on the orientation of ridges in the center of the finger rather than traditional minutiae markers.
Sheldon H. Jacobson: The TSA is ramping up its use of biometrics for flyers. Here's why that's important.
The Transportation Security Administration screened a record number of people on Nov. 26, highlighting the need for improved airport security checkpoints.
The TSA is investing in biometrics, specifically facial recognition, as a key tool to enhance airport security.
UK data regulator should investigate police cloud deployments | Computer Weekly
Scottish biometrics commissioner is urging UK data regulator to investigate Police Scotland's cloud-based Digital Evidence Sharing Capability compliance with data protection laws.