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An introduction to the Biometrics Constitution

Although we have been employing the concept of biometrics in relation to identity verification for a very long time, many people still perceive biometrics...

Palm vein authentication systems and its applications

In recent years, biometric authentication technologies have been widely deployed as a means to verify an individual's identity to prevent information leaks or identity...

Impostors

The use of documents by look-alikes or impostors is currently one of the fastest growing and most serious methods of fraud involving passports, identity...

Micro-optics technology for ID applications

In 2006 an overt banknote security feature, called MOTION™ was introduced. This feature, which incorporates micro-optics technology, has subsequently been approved for use in...

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Biometric Technology in Action: Palm-Vein Recognition

When it comes to biometrics, we often hear about technologies like fingerprints, iris recognition, and facial recognition. Yet other, newer biometric technologies are gradually...

Pqc4emrtd Enhances Security of e-Passports in The Quantum Era

Thales published the following press release on February 28, 2025.  A significant European initiative, the PQC4eMRTD (Post-Quantum Cryptography for electronic Machine-Readable Travel Documents) project,...

LIVE BLOG: Arkansas Launches Mobile ID; Arizona Helps Foster Youth Get Driver’s Licenses

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Bahrain’s Modernized, Multi-functional National ID Card

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has unveiled its new national ID card, redesigned and enhanced with advanced security features and...

Drawing A Fine Line in Generative AI Usage in Banking

One common question that I get asked from time to time is what do Cyberattackers like to prey on?  In other words, who do...