CCC captures U.S. military biometrics database

FanJ · Dec 27, 2022

Article in both German and English
In German: https://www.ccc.de/de/updates/2022/afghanistan-biometrie
In English: https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2022/afghanistan-biometrie

CCC = Chaos Computer Club

CCC captures U.S. military biometrics database
2022-12-27 06:20:48, linus

The U.S. military used biometric devices en masse to capture people in Afghanistan. Some devices were left behind during the hasty withdrawal of NATO troops. CCC researchers found large amounts of biometric and other personal data when analyzing such devices.
Click to expand...

Used devices in online auctions
They were able to acquire a total of
•four devices of type SEEK II (Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit) and
•two devices of type HIIDE 5 (Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment).
All storage mediums were unencrypted.
Click to expand...

Read there more.

Log in or Sign up

CCC captures U.S. military biometrics database

FanJ Updates Team

Log in or Sign up

CCC captures U.S. military biometrics database

FanJ Updates Team

Useful Searches