Android’s new biometric spec for 'strong security' is anything but

Credit to Author: eschuman@thecontentfirm.com| Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Google has released new biometrics specs for Android devices, with the top-level “strong security” option requiring only “a spoof and imposter acceptance rate not higher than 7%.” But most biometrics specialists say that for something to be considered “high security,” that imposter and acceptance rate should be closer to 1%.

That prompted me to ask Google for comment. Google replied by emailing an anonymous statement to be attributed to nobody that doesn’t directly defend the levels it chose — but did say security decisions are ultimately up to each handset manufacturer.

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Quick Heal v24, and What’s New About It?

Credit to Author: Quickheal| Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:53:15 +0000

As the buzz intensifies and conversations about the ‘new and improved’ antivirus solution continues across the digital landscape,…

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Upgrading your Android device? Read this first

Categories: Android

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Tags: android

Tags: upgrade

Tags: transfer

Tags: backup

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Tags: wipe

A few tips and how-tos for when you are ready to move to the next Android phone. Backup, transfer, wipe, and move on.

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