Monthly Archives: November 2023
Busted: Belgian-Greek Network Smuggling Migrants with fake IDs
The following news story was released by Europe’s Border Security Report earlier this month.
Authorities in Belgium and Greece have dismantled a network that was...
Security Banknote Hologram Wins International Trade Award
An advanced banknote showcasing the best in micromirror and hologram integration, has won the ‘Best Applied Security Product’ category at the Excellence in Holography...
Provisional Agreement on European Digital ID Reached
The Council of the European Union issued the following press release on November 9, 2023.
With a view to ensuring a trusted and secure...
Biometric Technologies of the Future: Gait Recognition
Gait recognition is the next potential biometric which is being looked at very closely as a viable technology of the future. Gait recognition, simply...
Macau to Launch New 10- and 20- Patacas Notes in Early 2024
Macau expects to put new banknotes in two denominations, with a total of four designs, into circulation early next year. The two issuing banks...
Biometric Technologies of the Future: DNA Recognition
The use of DNA as a unique piece of evidence did not start until 1984, by a scientist known as Alec Jeffreys. It did...
Celebração! Brazil has a Colorful and Secure New Passport
Brazil is now issuing passports with a new design that is as vibrant and interesting as the country itself. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
New Technology Developments Lead Hologram Growth in 2024
Developments in new anti-counterfeit technologies will help support the growth of holograms in 2024, according to Dr. Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers...
National Symbols Become Anti-counterfeiting Protection
IQ Structures, a research and manufacturing organization focused on innovative solutions against counterfeiting, creates a custom National Identity Guard (NIG) for various countries. This...
Brazil’s Bold New Blockchain-based Digital ID
Brazil has launched an ambitious national digital identity system, powered and protected by blockchain technology. Digital identity documents are issued via a private blockchain...
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LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
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Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
IN Groupe is proud to highlight its has been selected by the Central Bank of Madagascar to enhance the security of the updated 10 000...
New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...
LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
Moov™ Security Thread Chosen for Madagascar Banknotes
IN Groupe is proud to highlight its has been selected by the Central Bank of Madagascar to enhance the security of the updated 10 000...
New UK Passport Features King Charles III’s Coat of Arms
On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
Thailand’s New 50- and 100-Baht Banknotes, in Polymer
Bank of Thailand announced that it put two new polymer banknotes into circulation on November 21, 2025. The new notes are in denominations of...