Mobile payments through biometrics could lead to billions in transactions

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According to some technology experts, the potential boost in security will make this shopping more appealing to consumers. One of the main issues that has held mobile payments from achieving its true potential has been a hesitation from consumers due to the fact that they are afraid that their personal and sensitive data will not be kept secure if they make a purchase through the use of their smartphones (either online or in a brick and mortar store). Now, a research consultancy thinks that as biometrics become more commonplace, so…

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AuthenTec unveils new mobile security with smart fingerprint technology

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The company has launched a new sensor designed specifically for smartphone and tablet apps. Provider of network and mobile security products and solutions, AuthenTec, has announced the release of its new smart fingerprint sensor that is designed specifically for apps that are meant for m-commerce purposes. The product is called the AES2750, and uses existing designs for smart sensors, which include a broad sensor array that is 192 pixels by 8 pixels, in addition to new features that include AES, RSA, and SHA encryption blocks, hybrid fingerprint matching (on sensor…

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