Tag: biometrics
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WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups An Extra Layer of Security
WhatsApp rolls out passkey encryption for chat backups In a bid to strengthen the privacy of its users, WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new passkey-based method for accessing encrypted chat backups. The feature, designed to complement end-to-end encryption, leverages biometric authentication—such as fingerprint or facial recognition—or a device screen lock to…
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Garmin Data Predict Panic Attacks: 92% Accuracy Trial Signals a New Era in Predictive Mental Health
Groundbreaking Findings: Garmin Data in Predicting Panic Attacks A team of researchers from National Taiwan University has reported a series of studies showing that physiological data from low-cost Garmin trackers can anticipate panic attacks with remarkable accuracy—up to 92% in some conditions. The work combines wearable-derived biosignals with self-reported emotional states and environmental data captured…
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EU entry-exit warning: Leave extra four hours for passing through new system
What the EU’s new entry-exit system means for travellers The European Union is rolling out a digital border control system known as the entry-exit system (EES), which requires third-country nationals, including UK passport holders, to provide biometric data—fingerprints and facial scans—on entry and exit across Schengen borders. While the system is being phased in over…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System Warns of Four-Hour Delays for British Travellers
Introduction: A New Digital Border for Schengen The European Union’s new entry-exit system (EES) is set to roll out across Schengen borders, introducing biometric data collection for most non-EU visitors, including UK passport holders. As the system begins its phased implementation, travel experts are urging Britons to rethink their airport timelines. The goal is to…
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JP Morgan Biometric Access at NY HQ: Security and Privacy
Overview: From Voluntary to Mandatory Biometric Access JP Morgan Chase is rolling out biometric access at its new Manhattan headquarters, signaling a shift from earlier plans that set biometric enrolment as voluntary. Staff who began work at the landmark 60-storey building since August have reportedly received emails indicating biometric access is now required for entry.…
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Schengen EES for Australian Travellers: What to Know
New entry rules in the Schengen Zone: what changes for Australians From October 12, Australians travelling to Europe face a shift in border control practices with the introduction of the European Union’s electronic Entry/Exit System (EES). In 29 Schengen countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands, biometric data…
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JP Morgan’s Biometric Access: What It Means for the New Manhattan HQ
Overview: A Biometric Gatekeeper for a Modern Financial Powerhouse JP Morgan Chase is moving its staff into a newly built Manhattan headquarters and is introducing biometric access as a core security feature. Initially described as voluntary, the company’s communications indicate that biometric enrollment—fingerprint or iris recognition—has become a “required” step for entry for many employees.…
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Starmer Eyes India’s Digital ID Case Study in Mumbai Visit
Starmer’s Mumbai mission: exploring a digital ID blueprint Labour leader Keir Starmer is in Mumbai on a two-day visit aimed at examining India’s digital ID system as a potential blueprint for the United Kingdom. Describing Aadhaar as a “massive success,” Starmer signaled openness to a UK-adapted version of a digital identification system that could streamline…
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Swedish Military Assists USA in Somalia with KTSU Biometric Experts
Overview A small but high-profile deployment highlights expanding security cooperation between Sweden and the United States. Swedish specialists from the Livgardets (Royal Guard) Kriminalteknisk säkerhetsunderrättelsetjänst, known as KTSU, are reported to have joined US-led forces in Somalia. The mission focuses on crime-scene forensics, including homemade bombs, as well as biometric and digital data analyses. Swedish…