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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 3: Defend Forward
Businesses no longer want to wait to become victims of an attack or intrusion but are looking for proactive defence models and tools to help them repel attacks and critically recover quickly when an intrusion is successful and breaches ...
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 2: The Democratisation of AI Security
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Zscaler Podcast: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Episode 1: Ghosts in the Machine
Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your digital world with expert discussions, industry insights, and practical tips from leading professionals. Tune in now for a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven secu ...
Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security
As deepfake technology continues to blur the lines between reality and deception, businesses and individuals alike must arm themselves with knowledge and proactive strategies to safeguard against the risks posed by manipulated media
Spain Temporarily Bans Worldcoin Eyeball Scans Over Privacy
Privacy watchdog in Spain orders Worldcoin to halt eyeball scans to make digital IDs in exchange for crypto
AI In Your Pocket
As Mobile World Congress draws closer, how will AI impact the development of the smartphone? AI's transformative impact will be profound, from cutting-edge camera enhancements to predictive text suggestions.
AI Challenges Notion That All Fingerprints Are Unique
Researchers find AI can match prints from different fingers of same person with high degree of accuracy, challenging core tenet of forensics
Google Ditches Passwords In Favour Of Passkeys
Google to make 'passkeys' the default login option for Google Accounts, as it seeks to transition to a password free future
X To Collect Biometric Data, Employment, Education History
Platform formerly known as Twitter is to begin collecting people's biometric data, as well as employment and school history
Sam Altman Start-Up Worldcoin ‘Close To Securing $100m’
Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI chief Sam Altman, close to securing $100m in new funding round amidst 'crypto winter'
Regulator Warns Over Surveillance Oversight As System ‘Simplified’
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns government plans would reduce oversight of key surveillance technologies
Biometric Devices Sold On eBay Contained US Military Data
Sensitive US military data has been found on the memory cards within biometric devices sold on eBay, researchers find
ICO Warns Against Biometric Emotion Analysis Tech
Biometric technologies that analyse a person's emotions are 'immature' and may never work, warns data protection watchdog
Australian Retailer Pauses Facial Recognition Trial
Australian appliance retailer The Good Guys pauses trial of facial recognition in security systems after consumer group complaint, seeks 'clarification'
Texas AG Sues Meta For Biometric Data Collection
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Facebook parent Meta, alleging it captured and used biometric data of millions of Texans
US Lawmakers Express Concern Over Amazon One Palm Scanner
US senators query Amazon over security of biometric data from Amazon One palm-scanning system, and how company plans to use the data
European Commission Proposes Tough AI Regulation, Fines
Huge fines and tough rules for the 'unacceptable' use of artificial intelligence, has been proposed by European Commission
Gatwick Airport To Use Facial Recognition For Boarding
Gatwick to become first British airport to use facial recognition for passenger boarding without checks
Fake Wax Hand Cracks Vein Authentication
Biometric bypass sees researchers use fake wax hand to trick vein authentication system
HMRC Voice ID Scheme ‘Breaks GDPR’, Claim Campaigners
The voice identification programme has collected more than 5 million citizens' voiceprints to date
Facebook Relaunches Facial Recognition In Europe
The social network is using the GDPR's introduction as the occasion to try its luck a second time with the controversial feature
Major Browsers Back FIDO2 Tech For A Password-Free Web
The FIDO Alliance's WebAuthn project is now a step away from finalisation, meaning software and hardware makers can begin implementation
Apple iPhone X Face ID ‘Is Tricked’ By 3D Printed Mask
Vietnamese security firm Bkav says its proof of concept shows face ID isn't secure
Apple ‘To Add’ iPhone X’s Face ID To Next iPad In 2018
Reports suggest Apple plans to bring some iPhone X features, including Face ID, to the iPad next year
Debate: Do Passwords Have A Future In Cybersecurity?
VOTE: Passwords are much maligned but still widely used. What does the future hold? Read the views from our experts and vote!
The Evolution Of Identity: Problem Passwords And Burgeoning Biometrics
OPINION: Passwords are yesterday's technology, biometrics are the future, argues Experian's head of identity and fraud
BBC Partners With Microsoft For Voice-Activated iPlayer Experiment
The BBC has some big plans for the future of iPlayer as voice recognition software continues to evolve
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Keyboard With Fingerprint ID Reader
New keyboard and mouse both boast Bluetooth and wired connectivity for Windows 10 users
Apple HomePod Firmware Suggests Facial Recognition Tech In iPhone 8
Cupertino appears ot be following the example set by the Samsung Galaxy S8