Biometrics
Texas Is Investigating Facebook for Harvesting Biometric Data from Users
The investigation comes as Facebook is trying to settle a case accusing the social network of illegally capturing users' facial data.
U.S. Cops Tried Using Dead Man's Finger to Unlock Phone
Detectives needed access to data stored on the handset potentially linked to a drug investigation, an official said.
Are India's Biometric IDs Benefit or Surveillance?
Millions can open bank accounts and make cashless transactions and financial access for marginalized groups has improved. But concerns over surveillance and the security of people's information remain.
Visa Talks About Biometrics and Ambient Authentication
In preparation for the next generation of social payments, Visa is testing and refining all sorts of behavioral biometrics.
How Flashing a Peace Sign Could Get You Hacked
With hackers able to steal fingerprint data off the perfect picture, researchers are working on more dynamic biometric features like heartbeat patterns.
Why Brains Are the Ultimate Security Tools
Biometric tech based on the electrical activity of the brain have shown potential to be fraud resistant.
Blippar App Brings Facial Recognition to The Masses
The new software makes it possible for people to scan faces on their phones.
Mastercard Launches 'Selfie Pay'
Mastercard's Identity Check Mobile is being introduced to the UK, Germany and 10 other European countries.
Germany Plans Facial Recognition Software for Security
The interior minister suggested introducing facial recognition software at transport hubs.
Facial Recognition Can Be Tricked With Facebook Photos
Researchers discover way to defeat facial recognition systems using publicly available photos.
Replacing Guards and Gates With Big Data
The security industry is undergoing a technological revolution—if champions of privacy let it.
'Skull Sounds' Offer New Form of Password
Researchers use smartglasses to identify wearers by the conduction of sound through their skull.
Tech & Science: Five Things We Learned This Week
The emerging cicada horde and the unique microbial makeup of American cities are just a few of the things we learned in Tech & Science this week.
'Brainprints' Offer Better Security Than Fingerprints
Researchers were able to identify individuals from their brain patterns with 100 percent accuracy.
OPM Hack Worse Than Previously Thought (Again)
Hackers got their hands on millions of additional stolen fingerprints, OPM says.
Hacker Shows Fingerprints Can Be Re-created Using Photographs
"Starbug" was able to re-create the thumbprint of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen using public photographs.