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'Strut' Recognition Could Help Fortify Smartphone Security

Their computer counterparts may attract the majority of the media's attention, but smartphones aren't exactly invulnerable to viruses and hackers. As people diversify their mobile usage for banking and purchasing purposes, fortifying smartphone security becomes paramount. A few mobile protective services already exist, but -- as biometric technology becomes more effective -- security measures ...

UK Cops to Wield Mobile Fingerprint Scanners

Surely your remember Project Lantern from back in 2006, right? If you weren't too fond of that initiative, let's just say your worst nightmare is coming true. Going forward, every police force in the UK will be equipped with mobile fingerprint scanners, which will allow the fuzz to carry out identity checks right on the street. Dubbed Project Midas, this here setup is supposed to "transform the ...