Feb

19

False Face Recognition

Category: Biometrics, Security, Security Threats, identity theft | 2 Comments

A Vietnamese researcher demonstrated at Black Hat DC how he and his colleagues were able to easily spoof and bypass biometric systems that authenticate users by scanning their faces
Sounds familiar? Yes, I am saying this again – biometrics is not a security solution, especially the face biometrics.
When in 2001 Tampa Airport (Tampa, Florida) was the [...]

Aug

6

Going biometric?

Category: Biometrics, Security Threats | Leave a Comment

1999 International Civil Aviation Organisation begins study into possibility of worldwide use of travel documents carrying biometric data
2002 After 9/11 US announces all passports issued from 2006 and used to enter the country must contain biometric information or holder will require a visa
2006 Britain and many EU countries introduce biometric passports
2008 45 countries have introduced [...]

Aug

4

Biometric hazard!

Category: Big Brother, Biometrics, Security | 2 Comments

Another country has started to form a biometric database. Israel, welcome to the club!
Israeli Government approves bill calling for creation of database of all Israeli citizens. Data to include fingerprints, computerized facial features embedded on IDs, passports.
The government approved Sunday a motion calling for the establishment of a biometric database by the Ministry of Interior [...]

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