Interpol: ‘alarming rate’ of cyber crime
An Interpol assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on cyber crime has shown a significant target shift from individuals and small businesses to major...
A smart future for identify verification
Verifying applicant identity currently constitutes a significant use of time and manpower when processing travel document applications. In Guangdong, China, the immigration bureau is...
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Ravi Das
There is no doubt that the smartphone is a vital aspect of modern life. We have discovered the convenience of online shopping using...
Hardware components of the biometric passport
In Part 1 of this series, Ravi Das examined the software components of a biometric passport. The hardware components will now be discussed.
The hardware...
New note holograms wins International Awards
Innovative new holography devices that provide improved protection from counterfeiting for banknotes, have won international awards organised by the industry trade body, the International...
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How Social Changes Created the Need for Personal ID Documents
In their new book, Personal Identification: Modern Development and Security Implications (Second Edition), co-authors David J. Haas and Brian Zimmer offer a comprehensive look at...