Biometrics

Biometrics are body measurements and calculations related to human characteristics. Biometrics authentication is used in computer science as a form of identification and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance.
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Non-Retail Firms Launch Biometric Tools Amid Consumer Interest
December 01, 2023

Biometric authentication methods have expanded into multiple applications in recent years, from online payments to mobile devices to banking transactions or facial identification for security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Amazon Debuts Palm-Based ID Service Amazon One Enterprise
November 28, 2023

Amazon is bringing its palm-based identity service to the world of corporate security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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IDEX Biometrics Receives Initial Order From Smart Card Manufacturer
November 22, 2023

IDEX Biometrics has received an initial order for IDEX Pay, its biometric solution designed for metal cards, from a smart card manufacturing partner in Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Biometric Authentication Tailor-Made for a Digital-First World
November 15, 2023

The realm of payments authentication is undergoing a shift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Mastercard Launches Biometric Payments Partnership With NEC
November 14, 2023

Mastercard has teamed with NEC to bring biometric checkout to the Asia Pacific region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Entersekt and EbankIT Team to Offer Banks Biometric Authentication
October 24, 2023

Entersekt and digital banking platform EbankIT teamed to provide new security measures for financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Some Consumers Might Need Rewards and Discounts to Try Biometric Logins
October 11, 2023

Biometric authentication, a technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits for identity verification, has gained popularity in recent years.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
October 06, 2023

As the use of facial recognition software continues to expand around the world, concerns about privacy and human rights violations have reignited the debate surrounding this technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amex Adds Biometrics to SafeKey Authentication Tool
October 05, 2023

American Express said it is adding facial and fingerprint recognition to its SafeKey authentication tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...