Samsung’s Galaxy S10 may include an in-display fingerprint reader

The Galaxy S9 may have been a modest evolution of its predecessor, but you might not get to level that accusation against the S10. Korean financial news outlet The Bell claims that the Galaxy S10 (codenamed “Beyond”) will include an in-display fingerprint reader similar to devices like the Oppo Find X or Vivo Nex. You […]

Delta Adds Fingerprint Entry to All 50 US Sky Clubs

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Lenovo fixes hard-coded password and weak crypto in fingerprint manager

Enlarge (credit: lenovo.com) Lenovo has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in a wide range of laptop models that allowed hackers with physical access to log in and then obtain users’ Windows login credentials and other sensitive data. The vulnerability resides in the Lenovo Fingerprint Manager Pro, which is typically installed on ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation models. […]

Bank of America is adding two-factor fingerprint authentication

In the wake of recent security breaches, including but certainly not limited to Equifax, Bank of America has stated it will integrate fingerprint-based two-factor authentication into its online banking setup. The financial institution will start using Intel’s Online Connect system to ensure customer security at some point in 2018. Online Connect harnesses security features built […]

Uber and Lyft may not have to fingerprint drivers in California

Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft have had some issues with driver background checks over the years. More than 8,000 drivers from both companies failed checks in Massachusetts this year, while Uber was reported to have missed criminal records as far back as 2015. Uber was sued in California over misleading statements around rider safety last […]

Galaxy Note 8 gets pictured, doesn’t fix S8 fingerprint sensor location

Enlarge / The Galaxy Note 8 press image. Check out those cameras! (credit: Evan Blass) Behold—above is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 revealed in all its glory. The pictures come courtesy of VentureBeat’s Evan Blass, who has proven reliable when it comes to these early press render leaks. After the massive redesign of the Galaxy S8, it’s […]

Vivo beats Apple to an under-display fingerprint scanner

There have been rumours of Apple exploring under-display fingerprint scanning technology, but you probably didn’t expect the first of such demos to come from China. At MWC Shanghai, Qualcomm announced its latest ultrasonic fingerprint solution, with the new highlights being its integration underneath OLED displays (up to 1.2mm-thick), as well as working fine even when […]

TSA begins testing fingerprint check-ins at two US airports

It’s never a nice experience to stand in line at the airport for hours just to get a pat down when you get to the end. Hopefully, TSA’s new biometric fingerprint tech could make air travel a more pleasant experience for most people. Starting this week, the Transportation Security Administration’s fingerprint sensors will go through […]