The report, . . . After spending five years in jail, he says he is eager to get on with his life. But he stops short of being truly contrite. He qualifies each mea culpa . . . Within the next year, mobile phones and personal computers will have fingerprint scanners as optional equipment, providing convenience as well as increased security.
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Biometrics is a type of technology that uses the unique biological information that we each possess, such as iris patterns, fingerprints and voices, to control access to services and information. Biometrics is seen by many as an especially strong security measure . . . Dealing with the public when a security breach occurs is as important as sealing the system and investigating potential losses. Hoping to be lucky and not be noticed when your company suffers a major security breach is not a realistic policy. . . . Despite the maturity of many security principles and technologies, there are vital unanswered questions involving the responsibilities of vendors, security researchers, the government and the media, as well as a complex maze of legal and ethical issues.