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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...
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

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Detecting Intentional Chip Sabotage in the EES Era
A new dependency: The eMRTD as the digital anchor
With the operational rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) across the Schengen Area, border control is...
Revolutionizing Paper Personalization with PaperProtect [UPDATE]
In a world where document fraud and personal identity threats increase, the security of physical identity documents remains a cornerstone of global trust and...
LIVE BLOG: Â Florida to mark non-citizen driver’s licenses; State Dept. to standardize passport size
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Contactless Chip Fraud: A Quiet Threat to ID eDocument Security
The use of contactless chips in identity documents is commonplace today, often overshadowed by flashy new security features that emerge in the market. The industry spends significant...
The World’s Top-Ranked Passports as of April 2026
There are several ways to assess the value and power of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can...
Detecting Intentional Chip Sabotage in the EES Era
A new dependency: The eMRTD as the digital anchor
With the operational rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) across the Schengen Area, border control is...
Revolutionizing Paper Personalization with PaperProtect [UPDATE]
In a world where document fraud and personal identity threats increase, the security of physical identity documents remains a cornerstone of global trust and...
LIVE BLOG: Â Florida to mark non-citizen driver’s licenses; State Dept. to standardize passport size
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Contactless Chip Fraud: A Quiet Threat to ID eDocument Security
The use of contactless chips in identity documents is commonplace today, often overshadowed by flashy new security features that emerge in the market. The industry spends significant...
The World’s Top-Ranked Passports as of April 2026
There are several ways to assess the value and power of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can...