Security
The biggest known biometric data breach to date was reported recently when researchers managed to access a 23-gigabyte database of more than 27.8m records including fingerprint and facial recognition data.
Aug 20, 2019
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Security
EPFL's Security and Cryptography Laboratory joined forces with startup Global ID to develop an encryption technique for processing biometric data captured via 3-D finger vein recognition – a system that's next to impossible ...
Apr 5, 2017
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Security
French government plans to trial surveillance cameras upgraded with artificial intelligence at the 2024 Paris Olympics have opponents fuming at what they say is unnecessary and dangerous security overreach.
Mar 23, 2023
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Business
Illinois residents who use Snapchat may be eligible for payouts of between $58 and $117 in a class-action privacy settlement reached this month by the app's parent company, Snap Inc.
Aug 23, 2022
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Business
Taking a new approach to bringing attention to how Amazon uses individuals' data, a shareholder is suing Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy and 17 other Amazon leaders he claims knowingly allowed the company to violate state laws.
May 13, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Moscow on Friday rolled out a facial recognition payment system in the city's metro system, part of a rapid expansion of the controversial technology in Russia.
Oct 15, 2021
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Security
From cameras criss-crossing the city to payment systems popping up at metro gates and supermarket checkouts, facial recognition is rapidly taking root in Moscow.
Mar 10, 2021
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