Monthly Archives: June 2020
Hyosung upgrades ATMs with palm vein technology
Hyosung has integrated its self-service ATMs with Fujitsu palm vein biometric authentication technology to increase security.
The South Korean company says by integrating Fujitsu’s PalmSecure...
Only 15 countries on ‘safe list’ to enter EU
The European Union has revealed a new list of countries that will be allowed to enter the bloc from 1 July when external borders...
E-commerce threatens consumers
A new report highlights the “huge” threat of e-commerce counterfeiting during the coronavirus crisis, driving demand for more investment in security devices, says a...
8 myths of compatible optics debunked
What are fibre optics?
As devices become interconnected with another, especially as the Internet of Things (IoT) further evolves, network connections will have to become...
Finland allows nationals to entry from 12 countries
Authorities in Finland have decided to permit entry for the citizens of 12 European countries, saying that these countries have COVID-19 under control in...
‘Super Leu’ counterfeiting gang arrested
Romanian authorities have arrested a man known as the world’s best forger of high-security plastic banknotes.
Bloomberg reports the operation was part of a crackdown...
Apple launches biometric web authentication
Apple is launching a new Safari feature that allows developers to integrate Face ID and Touch ID authentication for the web.
The feature is set...
Stranded Schengen Visa holders may work in Germany
Holders of expired Schengen Visas who are still stranded in Germany due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, may stay in the country until 30 September.
Schengen...
All Myanmar banknotes to feature Aung San
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) says it will introduce the image of independence hero General Aung San on all denominations of the country’s...
South Korea launches digital driver’s licence
South Korean telecommunication companies have launched a digital driver's licence that will come in the form of a QR code and bar code.
The plans...
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