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The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.

What to know about Biometrics

Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.

Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.

Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.

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Recent Biometrics News

1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot

The integration could help health systems curb account takeover and fraud as MyChart use grows for records, bookings and messages.

Today

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks
Regulatory technology

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks

Banks and fintech groups could spot rising rejection rates and hidden attack patterns sooner, with 3DiVi's new layer analysing live biometric sessions.

Last week

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
iOS

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.

Last month

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Sustainability

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.

Last month

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Identity Theft

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Banks and government agencies face a wider mobile fraud threat after researchers tied fake Android apps to a Cambodia scam compound.

Last month

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.

Last month

Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America
RFID

Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America

Security teams in North America can now weigh cloud and on-premise options as Suprema rolls out facial access tools that fit existing systems.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access
Public Sector

Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access

Enterprises with fragmented identity systems can now avoid forest trusts as the integrated product covers humans and AI agents across domains.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
Contactless payments

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI
Data Protection

TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI

Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Smart Building

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
Smart Building

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Verified trust boosts conversions, cuts fraud losses
Digital Transformation

Verified trust boosts conversions, cuts fraud losses

Verified trust leaders see 51% higher sign-ups, 43% less fraud and faster onboarding as AI-era identity moves from static gate to dynamic fabric.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

BioCatch unveils DeviceIQ to spot banking fraud pre-login
Data sharing

BioCatch unveils DeviceIQ to spot banking fraud pre-login

BioCatch launches DeviceIQ to scan mobile and web devices before login, spotting AI-driven fraud and compromised handsets in milliseconds.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

DataBench, First Person team up on privacy-first IDs
Data Protection

DataBench, First Person team up on privacy-first IDs

DataBench and First Person team up on privacy-first digital IDs to prove users are human online without central biometrics or surveillance.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows
Security Operations Centres

1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows

1Kosmos adds embedded identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows to curb social engineering in high-risk service desk interactions.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
iOS

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness

Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.

Wed, 4th Mar 2026