Security News

Hacking Fingerprint Readers with Master Prints (Schneier on Security)
2017-05-24 11:44

There's interesting research on using a set of "master" digital fingerprints to fool biometric readers. The work is theoretical at the moment, but they might be able to open about two-thirds of...

MasterCard launches Credit Card with Built-In Fingerprint Scanner (The Hackers News)
2017-04-21 02:50

MasterCard has unveiled its brand new payment card that has a built-in biometric fingerprint scanner, allowing customers to authorize payments with their fingerprint, without requiring a PIN code...

Mastercard introduces cards that work with fingerprints instead of PINs (Help Net Security)
2017-04-20 18:44

Mastercard has added fingerprint sensors to its payment cards, in an attempt to make face-to-face payments more convenient and more secure. How does it work? “A cardholder enrolls their card by...