Biometric Security news and trends

Banks Challenged to Strengthen User Authentication as Malware Threat Intensifies

February 07, 2023
India’s Supreme Court Sustains Biometric ID System
Security & Fraud // September 27, 2018

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the controversial biometric security identity system Aadhaar, but still put a stop to the government’s move to make it mandatory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Airport Biometrics Tech Not Quite Ready For Prime Time
Security & Fraud // September 26, 2018

A new report revealed that Homeland Security’s face scanning airport security program is facing “technical and operational challenges” and might not be ready to launch nationwide by its estimated completion in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Searching For A New Way To Safeguard Digital Banking
Security & Fraud // November 29, 2017

Online fraudsters have become the 21st Century’s version of Wild West bandits, targeting banks and terrorizing the digital frontier. But, when it comes to safeguarding consumer information, there’s a new sheriff in town. In the latest PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™, powered by Socure, Stephane Lintner,...

INSIDER INSIGHT: Can Jiko Tame The Wild West Of Digital Banking?
Security & Fraud // November 28, 2017

Gone are the days of bandits terrorizing banks in the Old West – but that doesn’t mean banks are safe in the modern age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Banks Challenged to Strengthen User Authentication as Malware Threat Intensifies

February 07, 2023
The latest generation of malware can automatically cancel biometric security measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

TRENDING: Voice Recognition Gets Its Own Backup Biometrics

October 24, 2017
Another day, another security breach. The headlines have been littered with recent reports of fraudsters and hackers stealing consumer information from everyone from email providers to hotel chains and credit...

PSD2 Is Coming To Europe And Bringing Big Changes

July 26, 2017
Come next year, FIs will need to share consumer data with FinTechs and merchants courtesy of PSD2. In the latest PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™, powered by Socure, Euro Banking Association...

NEW REPORT: Shutting Down PSD2’s New Security Threat

July 25, 2017
Protecting digital identities is all about keeping up — keeping up with new technology, new regulations and, of course, bad actors.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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India’s Supreme Court Sustains Biometric ID System

September 27, 2018
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the controversial biometric security identity system Aadhaar, but still put a stop to the government’s move to make it mandatory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Airport Biometrics Tech Not Quite Ready For Prime Time

September 26, 2018
A new report revealed that Homeland Security’s face scanning airport security program is facing “technical and operational challenges” and might not be ready to launch nationwide by its estimated completion...

Nuance Rolls Out AI Biometric Security Tools

May 19, 2017
Nuance Communications announced Thursday (May 18) a new suite of biometric security tools, driven by innovations in artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Line-Busting Biometric Startup Sees $15M In Private Equity

April 19, 2017
A biometric security startup with a fast growing membership-based secure identification program just recently scored a considerable amount of additional funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...