Millennials ready for biometrics, lax on passwords: IBM study Two-thirds of all adults are comfortable using biometric authentication today, and 87 percent would consider using it in the future, according to a global study by IBM. “The IBM Security: Future of Identity Study” also found that younger adults...full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications | Consumer Devices Share: Facebook | Twitter

BorderXpress border control kiosks deployed on passenger cruise ship Following a five-month pilot program, Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions and Ferries del Caribe have announced the installation of two BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks onboard its cruise ship, the MV Kydon, which operates from Santo...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

BehavioSec raises $17.5M, plans to expand global operations BehavioSec has raised a $17.5 million Series B investment led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity. Cisco Investments and ABN AMRO also joined the round alongside existing investors Octopus Ventures and Conor Venture Partners. The investment will be used to expand...full story Categories: Behavioral | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Samsung may combine facial recognition and iris scanning for Galaxy S9 unlock Samsung may combine facial and iris recognition into a single scan for unlocking its Galaxy S9 lineup of mobile devices, according to a report by AndroidHeadlines. A teardown of the systems Settings app included in the Android 8.0 Oreo...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

eID solution deployed to combat tax fraud in Alabama Following a successful 2017 pilot program, IDEMIA and the Alabama Department of Revenue have announced the deployment of an electronic ID app to protect residents against state income tax refund theft. Users register for Alabama eID and verify their...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Trueface.ai integrates with IFTTT to give developers access to identity verification software Facial recognition startup Truface.ai is integrating with IFTTT to make facial recognition technology widely available to developers for use without requiring in-depth knowledge of its source code, TechCrunch reports. Trueface.ai provides digital identification and verification software, after discontinuing its...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Samsung patent details biometric authentication method based on blood flow A Samsung patent for an continuous authentication method via blood flow was published last week by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). According to a LetsGoDigital report, international patent number PCT/KR2017/007827 describes a method to measure and analyze the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D Share: Facebook | Twitter

Mitek and IdentityMind expand partnership Mitek has announced an expansion of its partnership with IdentityMind Global to add its facial comparison technology and Mitek MiSnap Mobile Web SDK to IdentityMind’s identity-based platform for compliance, risk management, and fraud prevention. The companies originally established the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fingerprint Cards to review year-end results February 9 Fingerprint Cards will host a conference call on February 9, 2018 at 09:00 CET to review its fourth quarter and 2017 year-end results. Fingerprints’ CEO Christian Fredrikson will present the report together with CFO Hassan Tabrizi in a combined...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Elan to dedicate up to 30 percent of R&D to AI Elan Microelectronics has announced plans to allocate between 15 and 30 percent of its annual research and development budget to speed up its progress with AI technologies over the next three years, the Taipei Times reports. More than 100...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Biometrics Stocks Share: Facebook | Twitter

Tanzania airports deploy Vision-Box technology for border control The Tanzania Immigration Services Department (TISD) recently began using Vision-Box’s new Facial Matching Systems (FMS) to improve border control procedures and enhance border security. The new desktop solution integrates advanced document authentication and biometric recognition features to identify fraudulent...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

Russian researchers develop method for continuous mobile device authentication The Institute of Laser and Plasma Technologies at Russia’s National Research Nuclear University MEPhl have developed a new method of continuous protection for mobile devices based on behavioral biometrics, Phys.org reports. The method is the result of research presented...full story Categories: Behavioral | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter January 30 – 31, 2018 Beirut, Lebanon We invite you to participate as sponsor / exhibitor / speaker at this upcoming Biometric event to be held in January 2018, in Lebanon. The 2...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Security 2018 Border Security 2018 February 21-22, 2018 Crowne Plaza Rome, St Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy SMi Group at proud to announce the 11th Annual Border Security conference and exhibition which will convene on the 21st-22nd February 2018 in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 February 21- 22, 2018 London, UK The only event to focus on integration of digital capabilities with existing processes to enhance client engagement and reach new segments Arena International is thrilled to announce...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Identity Management & Biometrics February 26-28 Washington, DC Returning for its 12th iteration, Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement enables 250+ Directors of Security Agencies, Directors of Operations, Directors of Intelligence, Heads of...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference 2018 The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference (MEFSEC) February 27th to March 1, 2018 Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dome Exhibitions has announced the launch of the First Annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to Cyber Security in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter