Security News & Media

USConnect granted US patent for Theft Detective technology

September 5, 2025

USConnect, a leader in convenience services and technology, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its "Theft Detective" system, a technology designed to combat…

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IDEMIA launches enhanced kiosks for background checks

September 5, 2025

IDEMIA Public Security North America has started deploying enhanced self-service kiosks to improve civil applicant processing and criminal background checks…

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California fines Coinme $300K for crypto kiosk violations

July 14, 2025

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has levied a $300,000 fine against Seattle-based crypto kiosk operator Coinme for multiple…

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Dermalog honored for secure, efficient self-service registration

July 9, 2025

Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH has received the German Innovation Award 2025 from the German Design Council for its Self Registration Kiosk, which…

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Stolen cellphones reportedly traced to ecoATM kiosks

June 4, 2025

Concerns have arisen over stolen cellphones being sold through ecoATM kiosks following an incident where a Colorado news producer tracked her daughter's stolen…

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Spokane eyes ban on cryptocurrency kiosks amid surging scams

June 3, 2025

The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would ban cryptocurrency kiosks within city limits, citing a significant increase in scams, according…

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Walmart enhances self-checkout security to combat card skimming

May 1, 2025

Walmart is implementing a significant change to its self-checkout systems by installing bright yellow rims around the PIN pads, according to a New York Post…

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Lock America co-Founder and CEO Frank Minnella passes away

April 18, 2025

Lock America has announced the passing of its co-Founder and CEO, Frank Minnella.

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What's the deal with bitcoin ATMs?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bitcoin ATMs have been in the news lately...for bad reasons. What's the deal with bitcoin ATMs?

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Facial Recognition in Self-Service: Unlocking Its Full Potential

While facial recognition offers numerous benefits, challenges such as environmental factors, matching biases and fraud must be addressed to ensure its…

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New Jersey lawmakers propose protections for crypto kiosk users

April 14, 2025

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect users of cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs, amid growing concerns about fraud and…

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Kiosk system outage causes border delays at Montreal Airport

April 11, 2025

For the second time this week, a computer system failure at Canada Border Services Agency kiosks led to delays for travelers at the Montreal-Pierre Elliott…

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UK bargain retailer tests AI-powered anti-theft system at self-checkouts

April 9, 2025

Home Bargains, a major discount retailer in the United Kingdom, is testing anti-theft software at its self-checkout lanes. The system utilizes artificial…

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Idaho man charged with felony burglary after alleged Walmart self-checkout scam

February 5, 2025

A 32-year-old Idaho man, Dylan Rockwell, has been arrested and charged with felony burglary after allegedly using a homemade barcode ring to defraud a Walmart…

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Nebraska legislature to consider bill regulating cryptocurrency kiosks

January 31, 2025

The Nebraska Legislature's Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will hold a hearing on Feb. 3rd to discuss LB609, a bill aimed at regulating…

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Santa Clara County suspect arrested for $11K self-checkout scam

January 21, 2025

A suspect in Santa Clara County, California, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Target stores, according to a…

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The Essential Guide to Self-Service Verification Technology

Self-service systems are gaining traction across multiple industries, each with unique demands for identity verification:. This paper explores the key…

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Opswat boosts kiosk security with Fend acquisition

December 18, 2024

Opswat, which provides critical infrastructure protection, has acquired Fend Inc. to bolster its data diode and unidirectional gateway offerings, according to…

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IDEMIA expands kiosk network for smoother border control in Australia

December 17, 2024

IDEMIA Public Security, which offers biometric solutions, has signed a 10-year extension of its agreement with the Australian Department of Home Affairs…

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Self-Service Innovation Summit panel to cover biometrics in ATMs, kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Where does biometric identification stand today in self-service solutions? This is a topic a panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit will cover in detail.

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