Biometrics

New ICE App Raises Surveillance State Concerns
Mobile Security New ICE App Raises Surveillance State Concerns

A mobile application deployed by federal law enforcement is fundamentally altering the landscape of immigration enforcement, transforming public spaces into potential checkpoints where identity can be verified with a simple photograph. This technology, known as "Mobile Fortify," has become a

Is Kentucky's Mobile ID the Future of Identification?
Mobile Security Is Kentucky's Mobile ID the Future of Identification?

The long-held concept of a physical wallet filled with plastic cards is being fundamentally challenged as Kentucky introduces a state-of-the-art mobile identification program, placing the Bluegrass State at the forefront of a national shift toward digital credentials. In a strategic partnership

Is Your Smart Lock More Than Just a Lock?
Devices & Hardware Is Your Smart Lock More Than Just a Lock?

With a rich background spanning mobile gaming, app development, and hardware design, Nia Christair has a unique perspective on the intersection of personal technology and daily life. At this year's CES, the smart lock market exploded with innovation, and we sat down with Nia to make sense of it

Will Biometrics Stop Phone Scams in Kazakhstan?
Mobile Security Will Biometrics Stop Phone Scams in Kazakhstan?

In a decisive move to combat the escalating crisis of telephone and internet fraud that has plagued its citizens, the government of Kazakhstan has implemented a sweeping new regulation requiring mandatory biometric identification for all mobile phone subscribers. Spearheaded by the Ministry of

What Is NADRA's New Facial ID Verification?
Mobile Security What Is NADRA's New Facial ID Verification?

For countless individuals, the simple act of verifying their identity through a fingerprint scan has become a significant barrier to accessing essential services, a digital hurdle that excludes them from banking, property ownership, and communication. The National Database and Registration

South Korea's New SIM Law Sparks Privacy Fears
Mobile Security South Korea's New SIM Law Sparks Privacy Fears

In a decisive move to combat a tidal wave of digital fraud, the South Korean government has mandated a new policy that fundamentally alters the process of acquiring a mobile phone line, requiring every individual to undergo a facial recognition scan before purchasing a SIM card. This policy,

Loading

Subscribe to our weekly news digest.

Join now and become a part of our fast-growing community.

Invalid Email Address
Thanks for Subscribing!
We'll be sending you our best soon!
Something went wrong, please try again later