As Government Moves to Give Gardaí Facial-Recognition Tech, It’s Already Available to Public to Use – And Misuse
(Dublin Inquirer, Jun 04, 2025)
Even as the government is poised to send a bill to the Dáil to unlock technologies like this for use by An Garda Síochána, PimEyes is available to anyone willing to pay.
Biometric Authentication Is Not Weak, But Attackers Will Now Target Theft of This Personal Data
(Identity Week, Jun 03, 2025)
With the threat of deepfakes and presentation attacks, law authorities should be aware of the ways newly installed systems can be compromised. Unlike passwords which can be reset, biometric data is very personal and permanent, meaning it needs to be protected securely for instance with homomorphic encryption to prevent its theft.
In Brief: Consumers Fear Sharing Biometrics but Comply Anyway
(CDP Institute, Jun 03, 2025)
A survey by the Identity Theft Resource Center found that 87% had been asked for biometric information at least once in the past year. Nearly two-thirds (63%) said they had serious concerns about providing the data but 91% complied anyway. Only 17% were offered a non-biometric alternative.
Facial Recognition: Supermarket Trial 'A Great Starting Point'
(RNZ, Jun 03, 2025)
"Retailers are crying out for proactive solutions that prevent crime and enhance the safety of their staff and customers... alongside other crime prevention tools such as security guards, fog cannons, staff training, body cameras and other technology solutions."
Palm Scanning Technology is Just Around the Corner: IDCentriq Reveals How Tech Can Stifle Fraud
(The FinTech Times, Jun 03, 2025)
“The leadership here understands that palm scanning will drive the vision they’re looking for. It will remove criminals’ ability to forge a fake silicon finger that is registered to a fake Emirates ID.
