Global Scans · Biometrics · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, biometric processing is expected to be more widespread, with many U.S. airports adopting similar systems to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Travel And Tour World
• By 2030 there will be over one billion payment transactions made using touchless biometric solutions. BiometricUpdate.com
• Expect computer vision to become a bigger part of the defensive toolkit in the coming years, especially as phishing and spam campaigns lean even harder on visual deception. Hornetsecurity - Next-Gen Microsoft 365 Security
• By 2025, over 1.4 billion people around the world are expected to use face recognition to pay. Cheqly
• The next decade might even bring even more groundbreaking tools: next-generation biometric implants, holographic game replays, AI referees, and augmented reality-enabled personalized fan experiences. Fort Worth Weekly
• By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• On mobile alone, Juniper Research expects biometric transactions to smash the $3 trillion mark in 2025. BiometricUpdate.com
• 3.5 billion people - nearly half the planet - will join the pay-by-me club by 2030, driving $11.3 billion in revenue for biometric suppliers. BiometricUpdate.com
• While challenges such as privacy concerns, costs, and environmental factors remain, ongoing innovations and successful global implementations point to a future where biometric systems will become the standard for cities around the world. Urban Transport News
• Biometric systems are expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9.1% from 2025-2035. Market Business Insights
• A group of vulnerabilities in Broadcom chips, present in over 100 Dell business laptop models, nicknamed ReVault, allow attackers to quick bypass Windows login security, steal biometric data such as fingerprints, or install persistent malware with firmware. Boston Institute of Analytics
• In 2025, expect to see biometric authentication, advanced encryption, and AI-powered threat detection become standard across fintech platforms. Imarticus Learning
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to use eye-scanning biometric systems. Newsweek
• China warned of the increasing use of biometric data by crypto-linked projects, cautioning that iris-scanning programs operating under the guise of digital asset distribution may threaten personal privacy and even national security. TradingView
• EPIC and other oversight groups have long warned that TSA's use of facial recognition - already active at over 80 U.S. airports and slated to expand to more than 400 - risks normalizing biometric surveillance as a condition of travel. EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information Center
• Devlin stated in the next 10 years, biometric revenues for passenger facilitation will grow from 47% to 76% of total annual revenues as more airports and airlines modernise their processes. Valour Consultancy
• In 2025, understanding the vulnerabilities in biometric systems - and knowing how to defend against them - is essential for anyone building or securing digital platforms. Medium
• The FTC might seek to modify the Rite Aid settlement, which requires the pharmacy chain to establish, implement, and maintain an extensively detailed risk-management program before using any automated biometric security or surveillance system. Arnold & Porter
• In a world of rising threats, biometric authentication does not just enhance security - it rebuilds trust in every transaction. Mantra Softech India Pvt Ltd
• Within 3 years, we will see: 1) Mandatory biometric insurance policies, 2) Emergence of biometric revocation registries, and 3) Government restrictions on facial recognition in authentication. Undercode Testing
• In 2025, the initial enforcement wave bans unacceptable-risk AI uses, including manipulative techniques, social scoring, and real-time biometric surveillance. BigID
• In 2025, advanced encryption, biometric authentication, and fraud detection algorithms will be crucial. Halo Digital

Last updated: 07 September 2025