Nine out of 10 consumers and banking professionals want biometric authentication put in place, but a skills gap stands in the way
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Biometric Bypasses Highlights Necessity For AI Smarts In Security
OPINION: Biometric hacking could pave the way for smarter AI-centric security
Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Tricked By Chaos Computer Club Hacker Group
Chaos Computer Club once again demonstrate how biometric security is far from infallible
Home Office Consultation Focuses On Biometric Law Enforcement Devices
The consultation aims to engage with industry ahead of planned procurement for police fingerprint devices, software and frontline systems
HSBC Voice Recognition ID System Tricked By Twins
Biometric security may not be a secure as its made out to be
Is Your Heartbeat The Future Of Biometric Authentication?
Could using your heartbeat as a password be the future of authentication?
Mastercard Shows Off Credit Card With Built In Fingerprint Sensor
The technology is being rolled out in South Africa with plans to come to Europe later this year
Samsung Galaxy S8 Facial Recognition Is Tricked By A Selfie
Facial recognition might not be the best way to secure your new Samsung Galaxy S8...
RSA 2017: Four Steps To Staying Secure In ‘The Age Of Access’
Can focusing on access and identity provide a security boost to your business?
British Rail Companies Plan Iris Scan And Fingerprint Biometric Ticketing
Biometric technologies could be used to speed up ticketing and help boost rail network capacity
How Biometric Analysis Is Pushing Williams F1 Pit Stops Below 2 Seconds
IN DEPTH: Williams F1 is using IoT and video to work out how it can record pit stops consistently below 2 seconds and win more races
Algorithm Uses Facial Features To Detect Criminals, Claim Chinese Researchers
Do you look like a criminal? Chinese researchers believe their facial algorithm can detect your criminal tendencies
Visa: Most People Back Biometric Payments
Majority of people want to use biometrics when making payments, with fingerprints the favoured option
Facebook Moments Photo App Launches In Europe Without Facial Recognition
Moments launches across Europe – but without any facial recognition tools as Facebook deals with long-running legal cases concerning user privacy
US Woman Is Forced To Unlock iPhone With Fingerprint
The Los Angeles case highlights the relative lack of legal protection for mobile devices secured with biometric systems
Japan Prepares ‘Pay By Fingerprint’ System
Japanese government launches biometric payment scheme to encourage tourists ahead of 2020 Olympic Games
Biometrics Offers The ‘Perfect Balance’ Of Security And Usability
Biometrics technology has been around for a while, now it’s time to utilise it properly, Intelligent Environments CTO tells TechWeekEurope
TalkTalk Drops Passwords For Voice Recognition After Hack
Post hack, TalkTalk allows customers to access their accounts via voice recognition technology
Amazon Wants You To Pay With A Selfie
Patent revealed showing plans for paying via photo or video rather than entering a password
Visa Europe: Don’t Be Worried About Mobile Payments
It’s time to stop scare-mongering on mobile payments, Visa Europe chief tells TechWeekEurope
MasterCard: Get Ready For The Future Of Payments
MasterCard's Johan Lindstrom tells us why Selfie Pay and smart fridges could soon mark a new generation of smart payments
Apple iPhone Unlocked With Play-Doh
This hack is child's play. Apple iPhone biometrics security beaten by a simple play-doh trick
MWC 2016: MasterCard Customers Will Be Able To Pay With Selfies
Biometric authentication will be available to UK users this summer, MasterCard confirms
HSBC Rolls Out Biometric Banking
Voice recognition and fingerprint scanning will give HSBC and First Direct customers extra security
Google ‘Is Working’ On A Face-Scanning Smartphone
Team behind Project Tango is helping Google develop a biometric-friendly device according to reports
What Are The Top Payments Trends For 2016?
From biometrics to Apple Pay, we take a look at some of the payments predictions for next year
User Behaviour Based Biometrics: The New Frontier
Ryan Wilk from NuData Security tells us why a new approach to biometrics could provide better and more effective security than ever
Biometrics – Where Technology And Storytelling Meet
Matthew Maxwell, associate creative director at marketing firm SapientNitro, discusses the art of identity technology
Shoppers Could Soon Use Their Veins To Authenticate Payments
Fingopay from Visa Europe Collab uses finger vein pattern authentication technology to provide more secure authentication
Worldpay Wants To Use Your Face To Stop Card Fraud
Facial recognition technology in new ‘PED Cam’ set to be used to combat crime