"Interpol Arrests Smuggler With New Biometric Screening Database"

Interpol arrested a fugitive smuggler in November using a new biometric security system that will be rolled out across its 196 member countries. The "Biometric Hub" gathers Interpol's existing fingerprint and facial recognition data, enabling border control and frontline officers to query criminal biometric records in real-time. Certain privacy guarantees back the system, but questions remain about the scope of its reach and any organization's ability to keep such privileged data under lock and key. According to John Gallagher, vice president of Viakoo, a system containing the most sensitive identifying information belonging to the most dangerous criminals is an expected target for cyberattackers. This article continues to discuss the first criminal caught by the Biometric Hub and the potential risks of biometric policing.

Dark Reading reports "Interpol Arrests Smuggler With New Biometric Screening Database"

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