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Security Holograms Win at International Awards

New optical authentication solutions for a high denomination African banknote and an ID document were joint winners at the Excellence in Holography Awards 2022,...

Bank of Central African States Launches Redesigned Banknotes

The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) put into circulation a new series of redesigned XAF (franc) banknotes on 15 December 2022, to celebrate...

Barbados Puts 2022 Banknote Series Into Circulation

On December 5, 2022, the Central Bank of Barbados put a new series of banknotes into circulation. The new notes represent the following denominations:...

Technology Protects E-Passports From Quantum Computer Attacks

Ground-breaking security controller technology from global semiconductor developer Infineon Technologies protects the biometric and demographic data contained in an e-passport from both conventional and quantum computer...

IN Groupe Unveils Seychelles’ New Biometric Passport

Renewal of a 20-year partnership IN Groupe has been a privileged partner of the Seychelles government for over 20 years and has won the latest...

Social Media in the Workplace (Part 3)

So far, this series has explained how a the use of social of media makes a business vulnerable to Cyberattackers but how a social...

Swiss Passport Gets a Fresh Design, Modern Security Features

Switzerland has a new passport, issued by the Swiss government starting October 31, 2022, featuring a fresh new design that blends aesthetics with cutting-edge...

New Nigerian Banknotes with Modified Colours, Security Ink

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled modified banknotes in the denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 Naira. The new banknotes will be...

The Use of Social Media in the Workplace (Part 2)

A previous article explained that while social media has transformed the way companies promote their products and services, it also makes them a target...

10 Interesting Passport Facts To Share

 Click on the to view the slideshow fullscreen. Learn about Tom Topol’s new e-book, Let Pass or Die: Passport History (2nd Edition)

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India Launches Its First Chip-enabled ePassport

India has launched its very first ePassport, ushering an era of enhanced security and streamlined border crossing checks for its citizens. The document complies...

LIVE BLOG: Louisiana drivers with seizure disorder can now say so on license

To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:     For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...

New Banknotes for Caribbean Islands Curaçao and St. Maarten

After 2010, Curaçao and Sint Maarten became autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. It was...

Security Flaws Found in Fingerprint Authentication Systems

Recent research and security incidents have revealed multiple methods that malicious actors can use to circumvent fingerprint authentication systems across various devices, including smartphones,...

South Africa Expands Eligibility for Smart ID Cards

On May 12, 2025, naturalized citizens and lawful permanent residents of South Africa became eligible to apply for Smart Card IDs. The Minister of...

India Launches Its First Chip-enabled ePassport

India has launched its very first ePassport, ushering an era of enhanced security and streamlined border crossing checks for its citizens. The document complies...

LIVE BLOG: Louisiana drivers with seizure disorder can now say so on license

To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:     For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...

New Banknotes for Caribbean Islands Curaçao and St. Maarten

After 2010, Curaçao and Sint Maarten became autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. It was...

Security Flaws Found in Fingerprint Authentication Systems

Recent research and security incidents have revealed multiple methods that malicious actors can use to circumvent fingerprint authentication systems across various devices, including smartphones,...

South Africa Expands Eligibility for Smart ID Cards

On May 12, 2025, naturalized citizens and lawful permanent residents of South Africa became eligible to apply for Smart Card IDs. The Minister of...