Mobile biometrics could play a high-profile role in the widening investigation into former President Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. John Eastman, a lawyer who allegedly lobbied for changes of electors in important swing … [Read more...] about Alleged Trump Conspirator Says FBI ‘Forced’ Biometric iPhone Unlock
Panini’s Fingerprint Tech Gets FBI Appendix F Certification
Panini has achieved a major certification milestone that should advance its interests in the fingerprint recognition space. The payments technology provider is best known for its cheque imaging solutions, though it has recently been trying to … [Read more...] about Panini’s Fingerprint Tech Gets FBI Appendix F Certification
FBI Greenlights RapidHIT DNA Booking System for Police Use in the US
The number of DNA searches in the US is likely to increase now that the FBI has given US law enforcement agencies access to a quick DNA identification system. The FBI has specifically approved the use of the RapidHIT ID DNA Booking System, which … [Read more...] about FBI Greenlights RapidHIT DNA Booking System for Police Use in the US
Former FBI Senior Executive Named to ImageWare Board of Directors
"Lauren possesses a truly unique combination of experience and skills that are well-suited to our Company's near and long-term objectives in expanding the law enforcement and public safety sectors in state, local and federal markets." - Kristin … [Read more...] about Former FBI Senior Executive Named to ImageWare Board of Directors
FBI Using Facial Recognition to Identify US Capital Insurgents: Report
According to a report from Boston 25 News, federal authorities in the US are using facial recognition technology to sort through more than 100,000 pieces of video footage in order to try and identify individuals from the January 6 siege on the US … [Read more...] about FBI Using Facial Recognition to Identify US Capital Insurgents: Report
CBP to Collect DNA Data for FBI
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will soon reach full operational capacity with its DNA collection program. The data will be added to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and will allow the agency to comply with the DNA Fingerprint … [Read more...] about CBP to Collect DNA Data for FBI
FBI Upgrades Iris, Face Biometrics Tech
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that an iris recognition pilot project that dates back to 2013 is expected to become a fully operation tool for the agency starting October 1st of this year. Part of the Next-Generation … [Read more...] about FBI Upgrades Iris, Face Biometrics Tech
Secretive Government-funded Lab Developed Biometric Tech for FBI, CBP, and CIA: Report
"The nonprofit agency is not focused exclusively on biometrics, but works across a range of technologies, developing tools, for example, to hack IoT devices like smartwatches, among other efforts." A new Forbes report has shed light on a secretive … [Read more...] about Secretive Government-funded Lab Developed Biometric Tech for FBI, CBP, and CIA: Report
NEXT’s Latest Biometric Module Receives FBI Certification
The latest fingerprint module from NEXT Biometrics has officially received Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Certification from the FBI. The module is called the One Touch 2000, and is built with a large-size FAP 20 fingerprint sensor. “The … [Read more...] about NEXT’s Latest Biometric Module Receives FBI Certification
ACLU Sues FBI, DOJ, and DEA Over Facial Recognition Documents
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Justice Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration in an effort to compel the agencies to hand over information about their use of facial recognition … [Read more...] about ACLU Sues FBI, DOJ, and DEA Over Facial Recognition Documents
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