biometrics
The World's Largest Biometric ID System Keeps Getting Hacked
The personal data of many of India's citizens is for sale on WhatsApp for less than $10.
Canada’s Spies, Police, and Border Agents Are Quietly Coordinating on Biometrics
Privacy experts worry the meetings could put Canadians’ privacy at risk.
Hackers Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8 With Fake Iris
Using a camera, a printer, and a contact lens, hackers managed to bypass the S8's iris scanner.
An Artist Challenged Corporations to Steal Her Biometric Data by Putting it on a Billboard
Jillian Mayer reclaims her personal data from corporations in a guerrilla advertising campaign.
The New NBA CBA Addresses Wearable Technology, But What Does That Mean?
NBA teams won't be able to use data collected via wearable technology against players in contract negotiations.
Your Heartbeat Could Be a Better Password Than Whatever You’re Using Now
It's another step forward in biometric verification.
Samsung’s Iris Scanner Lets You Unlock Your Phone by Looking at It
The standout feature of the Galaxy Note 7 is its iris scanner, which couldn't be easier to use.
Why Smartphones Are Now Adding Iris Scanners
Samsung will likely add an iris scanner to the next Galaxy Note, bringing a technology already in use in China to the rest of the world.
The RCMP Is Trying to Sneak Facial and Tattoo Recognition Into Canada
The technology poses serious privacy risks.
I Replaced My Fingerprints With Prosthetics to Avoid Surveillance
In preparation for an age of biometric data megabreaches, I covered my real fingerprints with replaceable, fully-functional fake ones that are nearly impossible to copy.
New Technologies Are Forcing Baseball To Balance Big Data With "Big Brother"
New technologies have made it possible for baseball teams to know more than ever about their players. This new data can benefit both sides, but it can also be an invasion of privacy. Where's the line?