CPSC-PR-24-333 (Aug. 1, 2024) CPSC Urges Consumers to Immediately Stop Using and Disable Biometric Feature on Owsoo and Cacagoo Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of serious injury or death posed by Owsoo […]
Biometrics refers to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics to identify and authenticate individuals. Common biometric modalities include fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris scans, and voice patterns. These technologies are used in various applications such as secure access to devices and facilities, border control, financial transactions, and personal identification. By leveraging unique personal traits, biometrics offers a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional methods like passwords or PINs, as it relies on inherent characteristics that are difficult to replicate or forge.