Security News

Featurespace launched Adaptive Behavioural Biometrics to solve fraud
2019-06-04 00:00

Featurespace introduced Adaptive Behavioral Biometrics, which uses in-session behavioral data collected from digital channels in real time to detect and prevent fraud during customer onboarding...

Beyond Biometrics: The Future of Authentication
2019-06-03 17:58

As organizations become more and more digitally connected, concerns about secure access seem to loom larger than ever. With more users connecting to more resources, how can organizations ensure...

‘Unhackable’ Biometric USB Offers Up Passwords in Plain Text
2019-05-09 21:08

A simple Wireshark analysis was enough to subvert the gadget, which uses iris identification to protect the drive.

Consumers increasingly deploying biometrics as PINs and passwords continue to fail
2019-05-02 04:45

The UK is ready to fight fraud with biometrics, according to new research revealed by Nuance on World Password Day. The new research carried out by OnePoll asked 1,000 adults aged 18+ in the UK...

BioCatch launches a behavioral biometrics-based digital identity solution
2019-05-01 00:00

BioCatch, the global leader in AI-driven behavioral biometrics, announced at the annual ForgeRock Identity Summit Americas that its behavioral biometrics-based digital identity solution is now...

Cyleron launches a new user authentication and behavioral biometrics ML software platform
2019-04-30 00:00

Cyleron, an artificial intelligence enabled software and services company announced the launch of its flagship cybersecurity software solution, CyleronCentry. CyleronCentry is a continuous user...

News Wrap: Amazon Echo Privacy, Facebook FTC Fines and Biometrics Regulation
2019-04-26 17:57

On this week's Threatpost news wrap, the team discusses Facebook's FTC fine for its data security practices, a report that Amazon is collecting Echo users' geolocation data, and more.

Insights on Applying Behavioral Biometrics
2019-04-04 13:48

Frances Zelazny of Biocatch Describes Uses for the TechnologyFrances Zelazny of Biocatch outlines the need for behavioral biometrics and how it can help mitigate fraud.

Disrupting Call Center Fraud With Voice Biometrics
2019-04-04 13:18

Nuance Communications and Royal Bank of Scotland Share a Case StudyJason Costain of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Brett Beranek of Nuance Communications share a real world example of mitigating...

UK Ministry of Justice: Surprise! We tested out biometric tech in prisons and 'visitors' with drugs up their bums ran away
2019-03-06 16:53

Oh, we'll let regulators know about it next time, promise The UK Ministry of Justice is mooting a rollout of biometric technology in prisons to cut down on visitors bringing in contraband,...