Using passkeys on a PC without a camera or fingerprint reader
Ensuring your computer’s safety is increasingly crucial. Cyberattacks target various devices, accounts, and private information daily. For a long time, passwords were the go-to for security, yet they come with their own issues. Many people, perhaps unknowingly, use the same password across multiple sites. Even robust passwords can fall prey to data breaches. Enter passkeys—a […]
Archaeologists discover an ancient seal featuring a 2,600-year-old fingerprint linked to a biblical official in King Josiah’s court
Ancient Clay Seals Discovered in Jerusalem Israeli archaeologists have uncovered two remarkably well-preserved clay seals dating back 2,600 years. These artifacts are believed to be linked to individuals mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Last month, during ongoing excavations in Jerusalem, archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich unearthed one of these clay seals. According to Ehrlich, “Now you’re probably […]
iKlips S USB-C Nano Touch Fingerprint 256GB Portable SSD is available at a 10% discount
tl;dr: This USB-C SSD with fingerprint security provides ultra-fast 256GB storage that’s compact enough to fit on your keychain, priced at $79.99 (originally $89). If you find your phone overflowing with high-res videos, large files, or important projects, the IKLIPS S USB-C Nano SSD might be just what you need. Weighing only 5 grams, it’s […]
5 methods hackers use to get around your fingerprint scanner and tips for staying safe
Fingerprint sensors have been a common feature on smartphones for quite a while now. Apple introduced Touch ID on the iPhone 5S back in 2013, and since then, it has been included in 12 major iPhone models as well as some iPads. However, after the iPhone 8, Apple phased it out in most models, save […]
Fingerprint on cigarette box results in arrest in 1977 murder of young woman
Nearly fifty years after the tragic murder of a young woman in California, a cigarette carton has led to an arrest. Willie Eugene Sims, age 69, was taken into custody in Jefferson, Ohio in connection with Janet Ralston’s death, according to a statement released by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Sims was charged […]
DNA, fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in cold case killing of 88-year-old Suffolk County widow
With tenacious retired detectives and advances in photo-recognition technology, Suffolk County police officers helped them get arrested 21 years ago for the brutal cold case murder of their beloved 88-year-old widow, prosecutors announced Friday. . Raul Ayala, 51, was charged with the murder of then-Edna Schubert, according to Suffolk County District Attorney. “The face is […]
Smart gun will put fingerprint, facial recognition tech to work
Biofire CEO Kai Kloepfer shares the details behind the company’s first biometric smart gun on “Wall Street with Maria Bartiromo.” The smart gun developed by Biofire will soon start shipping to customers who have pre-ordered the gun. The company says the Biofire smart gun incorporates fingerprint authentication and infrared facial recognition technology, allowing only “authorized” […]