Hidden Risks of Biometric Identifiers and How to Avoid Them

Explore the evolving landscape of biometric identification technologies and their associated risks in this comprehensive Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the world of static biometrics like fingerprints and facial recognition, as well as emerging dynamic and chemical biometric methods. Gain insights into cutting-edge developments such as gestural recognition, heart rhythm analysis, and DNA-based identification. Examine the potential advantages and drawbacks of these technologies, including security implications, reliability concerns, privacy issues, and the risk of abuse. Learn about innovative concepts like vibrating magnetic ink tattoos and ingestible password pills. Analyze the role of biometrics in multi-factor authentication and their increasing prevalence in various applications. Discover a framework for evaluating biometric technologies based on security, privacy, and societal impact. Prepare yourself to make informed decisions about implementing these advanced identification methods as they become more widely available in the near future.

Intro
What Youll Learn
What Are Biometrics
Passwords
Password Cartoons
Stupidity In The World
Biometrics
Biometric tracking
Biometric history
US Visit program
Biometrics in Canada
Secret Technology Key
Types Of Biometric Risk
Digital Tattoos
Patent
Password Pills
Body Odor
Heart Rate
Technocreep
Dimensions of creepiness
The Boston Marathon bomber
FLIR Back
Keypads
Clocks
Thermal Camera
Privacy Concerns
Legal Twist
Toilet Seat
Touch DNA
Epigenetics
Whos Your Daddy Truck
Irreversible Data
Name Tag
Terrorist Walk
TouchDNA
Intellitrace
Biometrics at DefCon
PhotonX
DARPA
De facto Mandatory
John Hancock Monitor
Nike FuelBand
Workplace issues
Thieves
Framework
Data Retention Policies
Questions
Microphones
Spoofability
Vocal Recognition
Bio Hacking
Bio Hacking Village
Newborn DNA Testing
PKU Testing
Legislation
Conclusion