Security News & Media

New Zealand MSD to replace flawed kiosk system after security breach

December 6, 2012

After the Ministry of Social Development in New Zealand pulled the plug on its defunct public computers after a security breach, MSD Chief Executive Brendan…

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Smartphone self-checkout app launched by QThru

December 5, 2012

QThru, a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables consumers to shop, scan and check out using their smartphones, announced today the launch of its mobile app…

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Technical challenges to NFC implementation: Lessons from the aviation industry

From passport readers to frequent flyer cards, NFC in aviation calls for the highest level of security.

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Ontario government kiosks to be shuttered permanently

November 6, 2012

The troubled ServiceOntario kiosks are going away for good, according to The Toronto Sun.

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FBI makes arrests in cash-advance kiosk scam

October 31, 2012

The FBI has made arrests of more than a dozen people charged with stealing more than $1 million at casinos and resorts through simultaneous withdrawals from…

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ArmorActive tightens iPad kiosk security with latest stand

October 17, 2012

A partnership was announced today between ArmorActive, a tablet security business, and Kensington, a business specializing in locking technology for mobile…

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Blogger exposes major security flaw in New Zealand Internet kiosks

October 15, 2012

Public Internet kiosks in New Zealand were shut down due to a major security breach of the system that gave access to sensitive case files and information…

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Biometric fingerprint sensor kit touches on solution security

October 12, 2012

Edge Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and LCD solutions, announced this week that it is stocking fingerprint swipe sensor development kits…

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Technical Considerations for Contactless EMV

Proximity to metal, durability of design and NFC compliance all key technical design considerations for contactless EMV terminals.

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CPB's Global Entry kiosks to be placed in Loews Hotels, extend Trusted Traveler

September 24, 2012

Loews Hotels & Resorts Chairman Jonathan Tisch and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced a joint effort today to promote the…

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Government kiosks: Are they making a comeback?

An increase in government kiosk deployments gives a boost to the industry.

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Advantech intros Micro-ATX industrial motherboard for ATMs, kiosks

September 12, 2012

Advantech, an embedded platform and integration services provider, has introduced AIMB-501, a new industrial-grade Micro-ATX motherboard powered by a…

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Patent awarded for security kiosk

September 6, 2012

LEID Products announced today that it was awarded a new patent for its Biometric Access Control System by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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European airport deploys multifunctioning kiosks

July 11, 2012

The Bologna Giuseppe Marconi Airport is the first European location with Sicheck Full Auto Check?in kiosks designed by Siemens Italia that allow passengers to…

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TSA testing new security kiosk to check for fake IDs

June 8, 2012

According to Houston public radio station KUHF FM, the TSA is testing out a new security kiosk that checks the validity of passenger IDs at the Houston airport.

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How to protect your kiosk

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

As we discussed in the previous post, kiosk security is one of the greatest challenges organizations need to deal with during kiosk application development.

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