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Vimeo is under fire for allegedly collecting and storing users' facial biometrics in videos and photos without their consent or knowledge.

A recent discovery by vpnMentor revealed a worst case scenario for biometrics: a large cache of biometric data being exposed to the rest of the world. In this case web-based biometric security...

This article discusses new types of biometrics under development, including gait, scent, heartbeat, microbiome, and butt shape (no, really)....

A small fine of $20,000 in Sweden highlights a potential problem for the use of biometrics in security throughout Europe, including American firms with offices in Europe. read more

GitHub has started supporting the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) web standard, allowing users to use security keys for two-factor authentication with a wide variety of browsers and devices. New...

From the biometrics of one million being exposed, to new Microsoft Bluekeep threats, Threatpost discusses the top news of the week.

Yet another database of personal information has been found on an unsecured server. This one stands out for its size, the range of unencrypted PII it contains, and the inclusion of vast numbers of...

Researchers Find Open Database for Suprema's BioStar 2A South Korean company that makes a biometric access control platform exposed fingerprint, facial recognition data and personal information...

A publicly accessible database exposed the fingerprints and facial recognition information of millions, thrusting biometrics security into the spotlight once again.

While working on a web-mapping project, vpnMentor researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar discovered a publicly accessible database containing fingerprint records of over 1 million users, facial...