Biometric security stories

The Australian Taxation Office has extended its national identity program with face verification technology from iProov.>>

GBG regional general manager for A/NZ Carol Chris discusses why digital identity verification technology is becoming more essential and the evolution of biometric tech.>>

Although passwordless authentication options are gaining prominence, there's a reason why we're still using passwords 60 years after their inception: they're effective. >>

The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.>>

Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.>>

According to ABI Research, the market for biometric devices will plummet by US$2 billion over the course of 2020. >>

NordPass has launched new features for PCs and mobiles, including the ability to share passwords, as well as new mobile features and native apps.>>

A recent Nuance survey found 1 in 4 people have fallen victim to fraud in the last twelve months, each person losing an average of $2,000 due to inefficient passwords.>>

More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.>>

The aim is to allow passengers to pass through curb-to-gate touchpoints within airports, such as check-in kiosks, bag-drop, lounges, and boarding gates with identity solutions.>>

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.>>

HID Global has introduced a new fingerprint reader to the Australian market, as biometric authentication becomes the fastest-growing segment in the access control market.>>

A secure speedgate utilising advanced biometric technology is now available in Australia and New Zealand.>>

Filipinos have greatest appetite in Asia Pacific to use biometrics to access banking services>>

Customers at Japan’s MUFG Bank now have access to a range of new biometric authentication options for their mobile devices.>>

Gartner predicts increased adoption of mobile-centric biometric authentication and SaaS-delivered IAM.>>

Police in Uganda are using biometric data and solutions to help them identify suspects and solve crimes in a more efficient way.>>

LogRhythm’s predictions paint a sombre picture for the state of cybersecurity in 2019. >>

Despite almost all smartphone manufacturers bragging about just how secure their ‘face unlock’ feature is, a new study has found many models wanting in security.>>

While passwords may change, physical biometrics are genetic and specific to each person.>>

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.>>

New developments in ‘zero log-in’ technology look set to redefine the authentication process as we know it and put paid to the dubious protection offered by passwords.>>

There are distinct security advantages to using something that’s a unique part of the user, rather than something they must recall from memory.>>

"By deploying voice biometric solutions, organisations are able to authenticate customer transactions instantly.">>