biometrics

The PIN is Mightier Than the Face
People pick weak passwords or reuse them over devices, tokens are lost, compromised or bypassed, and biometrics can be forced or spoofed ...
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Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel
Tom Eston | | biometrics, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Brokers, Data Privacy, deepfake, deepfakes, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Fraud, Germany, Information Security, Infosec, Location, location data, military, pirates, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Privateers, Scams, security, Strava, surveillance, technology, Weekly Edition
In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores ...

Kia Security Flaw Exposed, NIST’s New Password Guidelines
Tom Eston | | Authentication, biometrics, cars, Connected Cars, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hacking, Information Security, Infosec, Kia, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, NIST, Password, password complexity, Password Guidelines, Password Policy, Password reset, Password Resets, passwords, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, technology, web application, web application vulnerability, Weekly Edition
In this episode, the hosts discuss a significant vulnerability found in Kia’s web portal that allows remote control of various car features via their app, potentially enabling unauthorized unlocking and tracking. The ...
Identities Aren’t for Sale: TSA Biometrics Technology and the Need for Consumer Consent
Earlier this summer, over a dozen bipartisan senators signed an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill, calling for a pause on additional rollout of the TSA’s facial recognition technology until the program ...

Why Biometrics are Key to a Safe Paris Olympics
Biometrics can be a force for major good in our society and around various facets of the upcoming Paris Olympics, most notably public safety ...
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Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Authentication
Deepak Gupta - Tech Entrepreneur, Cybersecurity Author | | AI (Artificial Intelligence), biometrics, Innovation, Password, password manager, passwordless, security
Say goodbye to passwords! Passkeys are the next generation of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience. Learn how passkeys work, their benefits over passwords, and why they are the future of secure ...

The Unseen Powerhouse: Demystifying Authentication Infrastructure for Tech Leaders
Deepak Gupta - Tech Entrepreneur, Cybersecurity Author | | Authentication, biometrics, future, future of passwords, Password, passwordless
Authentication: The digital gatekeeper. Explore the hidden infrastructure and cutting-edge security keeping your data safe online ...
What is SIM Swapping? How It’s Driving Fraud in Telecommunications
The rising prevalence of SIM swapping incidents underscores the need for more robust identity proofing processes and enhanced security measures in the telecommunications industry ...

‘PrintListener’ Attack on Fingerprint Readers — Can You Trust Biometrics?🤞
Richi Jennings | | biometric, biometric authentication, biometric data, Biometric Data Abuse, biometric identification, biometric identity, biometric security, biometrics, biometrics authentication, Biometrics-Based Authentication, digital biometrics, digital fingerprint, Fingerprint Scanners, fingerprint scanning, Fingerprint Sensor Vulnerabilities, fingerprint sensors, fingerprints, PrintListener, SB Blogwatch, Side-Channel, side-channel attack, side-channel attacks, sidechannelattacks, touchless fingerprint
Mic Check: Researchers reconstruct your fingerprint by listening to you swipe ...
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Better with Biometrics: Biometric Authentication & Verification
Balancing security and user experience can be a tricky task. Use biometric authentication to keep threats out and genuine customers in ...