US Schools Neglecting Security of Student Digital Identities
(Biometric Update, Feb 17, 2025)
Only 5 percent of schools protect student accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA), compared to 95 percent of school IT staff and 90 percent of teachers.
Family, Friends Will Be Able to Ban Gambler from Venues for Up to 3 Years
(The Daily Telegraph, Feb 16, 2025)
Facial recognition cameras will be installed in every pub and club, and families and friends will for the first time be able to have someone they believe is struggling with gambling banned from venues or gaming areas for up to three years.
[Video] AI Tech, Drones and Facial Recognition Aim to Keep Millions of Kumbh Mela Pilgrims Safe
(Associated Press, Feb 16, 2025)
Ancient mythology and planetary alignments draw Hindu holy men and pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh festival, but it's cutting edge technology that is entertaining the faithful this year, as well as keeping them safe. Organisers estimate around 400 million people will make their way to northern India this year to bathe in Prayagraj's sacred rivers.
Mobile Biometrics and Cybersecurity: A Perfect Match for Fraud Prevention
(Identity Week, Feb 18, 2025)
The increasing reliance on mobile devices for personal and professional use has led to the widespread implementation of biometric authentication, enhancing user convenience and reducing security risks associated with traditional password-based systems.
[Video] Sharjah Police Unveil AI-Powered Facial Recognition Patrol Cars for Public Safety
(Gulf News, Feb 17, 2025)
“This system works with the help of AI in the smart patrols. It will enable facial recognition, and we will receive notifications if a wanted person is spotted on the streets,” said Major Dr. Saeed Bin Hada, Head of the Innovation Branch at Sharjah Police, speaking to Gulf News. “Initially, the patrols will roll out in a trial phase, followed by phased upgrades.”
