Security News

Facial Recognition Backlash: Technology Giants Scramble
2018-07-18 13:17

'We Refuse to be Complicit,' Silicon Valley Employees Tell BossesSilicon Valley employees are increasingly calling on executives to restrict the use of facial recognition technology, mobilized in...

As Facial Recognition Use Grows, So Do Privacy Fears
2018-07-09 05:44

The unique features of your face can allow you to unlock your new iPhone, access your bank account or even "smile to pay" for some goods and services. read more

Beating Facial Recognition Software with Face Makeup
2018-07-05 12:14

At least right now, facial recognition algorithms don't work with Juggalo makeup....

Want to beat facial recognition? Join the Insane Clown Posse
2018-07-04 13:12

The black and white clown makeup worn by the rap duo and their fans fools facial recognition.

Facial Recognition: Big Trouble With Big Data Biometrics
2018-07-03 14:02

History Has Proven That Data Often Gets Lost, Stolen, MisusedNumerous technology firms now offer facial biometrics recognition search tools for big data sets. But information security expert Alan...

School facial recognition system sparks privacy concerns
2018-06-26 10:39

A New York school district is hoping to use technology to make its children safer. But not everyone is happy about it.

Blocking facial recognition surveillance using AI
2018-06-06 12:22

If AI is increasingly able to recognise and classify faces, then the only way to counter this creeping surveillance is to use another AI to defeat it. Thanks to the University of Toronto, this may...

Amazon Comes Under Fire for Facial Recognition Platform
2018-05-24 12:46

Privacy advocates say facial recognition can be an agent of authoritarian surveillance; others say it's an invaluable tool to combat kidnapping, locate lost children and track down criminals on the run.

London's Met Police: We won't use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
2018-05-24 09:08

But cops' trial of controversial tech will continue London cops will not use controversial and inaccurate facial recognition technology at this year's Notting Hill Carnival – in a departure from...

Activists Urge Amazon to Drop Facial Recognition for Police
2018-05-22 17:13

More than 30 activist groups led by the American Civil Liberties Union urged Amazon Tuesday to stop providing facial recognition technology to law enforcement, warning that it could give...