Biometric security news stories

YubiKey Bio works across platforms including Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS and Linux. We take a look.

The hardware integrates native biometric enrolment and management features that are supported by desktop-based, FIDO-supported services and applications.

Australian facial biometrics and analytics organisation Vix Vizion has responded to user feedback and released an improved user interface.  

"As work becomes more agile, these technologies are a vital bridge to ensuring flexibility and business continuity."

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.