Pakistan Explores Facial and Iris Recognition for SIM Registration
Most outlets reported that Pakistan is considering facial and iris recognition as part of new measures for SIM card registration, citing vulnerabilities in the current fingerprint-based system. ProPakistani and BOL News mentioned the context of biometric data theft, while Daily Pakistan (English) highlighted the issue of identity and financial fraud. All three noted the shift in security measures, though Daily Pakistan framed the existing system as having a “disturbing loophole.”
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Pakistan eyes facial recognition for SIM registration
Pakistan is exploring facial and iris recognition for SIM registration as officials warn that the existing fingerprint system is vulnerable to fraud and data theft. The move comes after authorities blocked 18.2 million illegal SIMs in the past two and a half years.
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Facial Verification Now Required for SIM Cards Under PTA’s New Fraud Measures
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s fight against identity and financial fraud has uncovered a disturbing loophole in the country’s biometric SIM system, with officials warning that scammers may be getting their hands on fingerprints and using weaknesses in verification mechanisms to fuel cybercrime. The alarming revelations emerged during a National Assembly committee briefing, where Minister of State […]
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Govt Considers Face, IRIS Scans For SIM Issuance After Biometric Data Theft
Pakistan is considering facial and iris recognition for SIM issuance as authorities acknowledge that the existing fingerprint based biometric system… Read More
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