Tag: Biometrics

Doha Bank becomes first Qatari bank to offer voice recognition

Qatar-based Doha Bank has released a new tool which enables customers to log into their banking apps via facial or voice identity.

FIME to test biometric components with FIDO Alliance

FIME, a consultancy service and technology developer, has been accredited to test biometric components in line with FIDO Alliance’s Biometric Component Certification Program.

Global password management market expected to be worth $2.98bn by 2025...

The businesses of managing passwords is booming, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Netki unveils improved identity verification tools at the North American Bitcoin...

Compliance and onboarding company Netki has announced the release of a new face-scanning tool to help businesses prevent fraud.

BBVA picks Nok Nok Labs to bolster biometrics

Spanish bank BBVA is implementing Nok Nok Labs’ biometric technology to improve its security and user experience for its mobile banking.

TypingDNA secures $7m in latest round

TypingDNA, a behavioural biometrics solution, has scored $7m in its Series A round which was led by Google’s AI-focused venture firm Gradient Ventures.

More than 50% of UK consumers ready to drop passwords for...

Over half of consumers (57%) in the UK would be happy to replace passwords and pins with biometric verification, according to a study from Equifax.

NatWest is trialling a new biometric key fob for payments

Many banks are trialling new sways of utilising biometrics to secure payments. 
NatWest is one of the financial institutions tapping into the new tech area to make the lives of its customers easier.

Biometric authentication usage to grow by just under 1,000% by 2024

Biometric authentication will be used to secure over $2.5 trillion worth of mobile payment transactions by 2024, according to an investigation from Juniper Research.

Incode collects $10m seed round to support launch of new service

Incode, a biometric identity platform for banks and payment companies, has collected a $10m seed round to foster the growth and adoption of its...

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