CFOtech US - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
United States

Facial recognition Stories

American Stories

Facial recognition stories

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
Data Protection

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award

The award highlights growing demand for biometric readers that add threat detection and watch-listing at entry points, beyond simple access checks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Facial recognition stories

Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Smart Cities

Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights

The award may help Conflow win more deals for its solar iLamp units, which it says can fund themselves while running AI locally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Endpoint Protection

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 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.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

A 1,151% jump in iOS injection attacks in late 2025 has put mobile identity checks under fresh pressure, iProov says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America
Data Protection

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Surveillance

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Facial recognition stories

KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
Gaming

KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide

Tighter identity checks are now crucial as Australian gambling operators face higher money-laundering risks and multimillion-dollar penalties.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
Surveillance

Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents

The United States and X dominate deepfake spread, with a new report linking 46.9% of cases to the US and most incidents to social media.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms
Data Protection

YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms

New reporting deadlines are pushing critical UK firms to secure trusted communications when cyber attacks knock out internal systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order
Surveillance

Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order

Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree AI deal, deploying Access Genie for hospital surveillance, patient safety and workflow monitoring.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026