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Vulnerability Alerts

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Microsoft

MS07-068 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Media File Format Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941569 and 944275) - Version:2.3
MS07-005: Vulnerability in Step-by-Step Interactive Training Could Allow Remote Code Execution (923723) - Version:2.0

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Biometrics News

British Airways implements Chip and Pin on board all flights

Dec 5, 2006

It is the first UK airline to achieve "end-to-end" Chip and Pin accreditation which means from now on customers on board British Airways (BA) flights can purchase goods using the Chip and Pin system.

Heathrow airport introduces biometric security system

Dec 7, 2006

A new check-in system using biometric technology was officially opened today at London's Heathrow airport.

Academics warn of fingerprint biometrics weaknesses

Jan 25, 2007

Experts from the University of California, Davis warned this week that the reliability of fingerprint biometrics has declined considerably due to technological concerns and a growing world population.

Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

Feb 6, 2007

An eye for an eye.

Thumbprint scheme aims to slash identity fraud

Mar 2, 2007

An initiative championed by a consumer to slash the number of identity theft victims has been adopted by one of the UK's top credit reference agencies.

Earlier News

21-03-2007

From InfoSec 2007: Effective biometrics solutions still face hurdles before widespread deployment

22-03-2007

DigiSafe adds smartcard to encrypting hard drive

02-05-2007

Voice ID payment system claims to cut fraud

08-05-2007

Swiss trial first biometrics-only bank

02-08-2007

Boffins tout 3-D facial recognition as password replacement

15-08-2007