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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 & Forensics News

Biometrics & Forensics

Technology industry must help fight terrorism

Nov 1, 2006

UK Home Secretary John Reid has called on the security and technology industries to help the Government fight terrorism.

Biometrics & Forensics

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.

Biometrics & Forensics

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.

Biometrics & Forensics

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.

Biometrics & Forensics

Fearful consumers cry out for biometric security

Feb 6, 2007

An eye for an eye.

Earlier News

02-03-2007

Thumbprint scheme aims to slash identity fraud

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