Body scans win backing

SEVEN out of 10 Australians support the use of full-body scanners at airports to combat terrorism.

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Public supports full body scans

A survey conducted by Unisys has found that the majority of Australians support the use of full body scans and biometric identification to increase aviation security and enable more efficient passenger processing.

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Australian travellers willing to bare all before flying

AUSTRALIAN travellers are willing to bare it all before catching a flight, with the majority supporting full body scans at airports, a survey has found.

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Biometrics and payment card security

In predicting the security forecast for 2010, there will be a noticeable increase in the utilization of biometrics and cloud computing environments, says Terry Hartmann, vice president of identity solutions at Unisys. Increasing the security of credit card information and mobile transactions will also be a major issue.

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Travelling public recognises need for more security

In view of events this week it is timely to revisit a survey which reveals that Australians are relatively security aware - but don't want to pay for additional security.

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Security concerns on the rise, Aussie support for better protection with biometrics

Concerns about Internet security in Australia are growing rapidely, to the point that hte majority of Australians now say they are happy for a wider deployment of biometric technoloby and to use their fingerprint to prove their identity.

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More Favouring Fingerprint for ID

More Australians would be happy to offer their fingerprints to propve their identity as concerns over internet security rise, a Newspoll shows.

Increasing use of the internet for banking and shopping online has led to a 15-point rise in fears over protection of information, the Unisys Security Index survey of about 1,200 people found.

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Internet fingerprint scans backed, Unisys poll shows

MORE Australians would be happy to offer their fingerprints to prove their identity as concerns over internet security rise, a poll shows.

Increasing use of the internet for banking and shopping online has led to a 15-point rise in fears over protection of information, the Unisys Security Index survey of about 1200 people found

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One in five Australians victim of credit card fraud, hackers

ONE in five Australians is a victim of credit card fraud or computer hackers. The identity crimes report, which was commissioned by credit company Veda Advantage and conducted by Galaxy Research, found more than 1.5 million people's credit cards had been skimmed and 1.2 million people's bank accounts were illegally accessed.

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National Australia Bank replaces PINs with biometrics

National Australia Bank has become the first bank in Australia to use voice biometrics as an alternative to PINs to authenticate  customers for telephone banking.

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Centrelink goes biometric

Centrelink has flicked the switch on a biometric voice authentication system that will be used to identify and manage select clients, replacing the welfare agency's dated PIN and password-based system. The system is expected to free up Centrelink's call-centre staff by automating processes frequently accessed by customers.

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Govt agencies losing portable data: Privacy Commissioner

Many Australian government agencies do not have appropriate controls covering the use of portable storage devices (PSDs) for the handling of personal information.According to new research by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, this personal information is being lost at an alarming rate.

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Fight identity theft and protect privacy on all fronts

People today have a greater appetite for security than ever before. They expect, even demand, security and protection in many more aspects of their lives – whether in their dealings with government agencies or as part of their online social lives. But, says Andrew Barkla, it takes the combined effort of governments, organisations and individuals to provide the most effective protection of personal data.

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