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UPSC uses real-time face authentication in prelims to strengthen exam security

UPSC uses real-time face authentication in prelims to strengthen exam security

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully implemented face authentication in the 2026 Civil Services preliminary examination, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The face-authentication protocol ensures that the candidate whose photo was uploaded at the time of filling the application form matches when they appear with the admit card to write the exam, it said. The system enabled live, real-time authentication of candidates at examination venues through mobile-phone-based verification by invigilators, ensuring seamless identification and eliminating the possibility of impersonation and malpractice, said the statement issued by the UPSC. UPSC conducted a real-time face-authentication exercise across all 2,072 examination venues nationwide during this year`s Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations 2026, held on May 24, it said. Out of a total of 8,19,732 candidates who had applied for the examination, nearly 5.49 lakh candidates (around 67 per cent) appeared for it, as per the provisional data. The face authentication application has been developed and implemented by UPSC with technical support from the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). …

Face authentication protocol successfully implemented in 2026 prelims exam: UPSC

Face authentication protocol successfully implemented in 2026 prelims exam: UPSC

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New Delhi, The Union Public Service Commission successfully implemented face authentication in the 2026 Civil Services preliminary examination, an official statement issued on Thursday said. Face authentication protocol successfully implemented in 2026 prelims exam: UPSC The face-authentication protocol ensures that the candidate whose photo was uploaded at the time of filling the application form matches when they appear with the admit card to write the exam, it said. The system enabled live, real-time authentication of candidates at examination venues through mobile-phone-based verification by invigilators, ensuring seamless identification and eliminating the possibility of impersonation and malpractice, said the statement issued by the UPSC. UPSC conducted a real-time face-authentication exercise across all 2,072 examination venues nationwide during this year’s Civil Services Examinations 2026, held on May 24, it said. Out of a total of 8,19,732 candidates who had applied for the examination, nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for it, as per the provisional data. The face authentication application has been developed and implemented by UPSC with technical support from the National e-Governance Division of the Ministry of …

All candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres: UPSC

All candidates to undergo face authentication at exam centres: UPSC

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in its notice, has informed all the aspirants that those participating in recruitment examinations by the Commission will undergo facial authentication at the examination venues. They stated that this measure would enhance the integrity of the examination process. According to a note on the Commission’s website, “All candidates appearing in the UPSC examination will undergo facial authentication at the venue.” The UPSC is responsible for conducting various recruitment examinations for government jobs, including the civil services exam, which selects officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Read | UPSC in 2025: From Pooja Khedkar row and Pratibha Setu to live interaction with aspirants and CSE 2024 toppers The UPSC successfully piloted an artificial intelligence-enabled facial authentication technology during the NDA (National Defence Academy) and NA (Naval Academy) II Examination, as well as the CDS (Combined Defence Services) II Examination, held on September 14, 2025. This pilot program took place at select centres in Gurugram, where candidates’ facial images …

State can’t insist SC/ST students for Aadhaar card to avail scholarship scheme post class 10: Meghalaya HC | Legal News

State can’t insist SC/ST students for Aadhaar card to avail scholarship scheme post class 10: Meghalaya HC | Legal News

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The Meghalaya High Court, in a recent ruling, held that the state cannot insist on Aadhaar cards as a mandatory document for availing financial benefits under the post-matric scholarship scheme for students belonging to the SC/ST category. A bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice W Diengdoh said, “Production of Aadhaar card shall not be applicable to the SC/ST students of the State up to the post-matriculation level, who are up to the age of 18 years, for the post-matric scholarship scheme.” The court clarified that students will have to prove their identity as a resident using proof, including birth certificates or any other authenticated documents, when asked by the authorities for processing their scholarship claim. Story continues below this ad The court was hearing a PIL filed by Greneth M. Sangma, who challenged a notification issued by the state which asked the SC/ST students, ineligible for the Union Government’s Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/STs or any other scheme and desiring financial assistance, to provide Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication. The bench …

SSC to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for its recruitment exams from May 2025

SSC to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for its recruitment exams from May 2025

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The SSC, one of the central government’s largest recruitment bodies, is responsible for selecting candidates for non-gazetted positions across various ministries and departments.The SSC, one of the central government’s largest recruitment bodies, is responsible for selecting candidates for non-gazet New Delhi: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will begin using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for all upcoming recruitment examinations starting May 2025, officials announced on Sunday. This move, aimed at strengthening identity verification and curbing fraudulent practices, will be implemented on a voluntary basis. The SSC, one of the central government’s largest recruitment bodies, is responsible for selecting candidates for non-gazetted positions across various ministries and departments. According to a recent public notice, candidates appearing for SSC exams will now have the option to verify their identity using Aadhaar at three stages: during online registration, while filling out the application form, and at the examination center. “The Commission has decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its forthcoming examinations,” the notice stated, emphasizing that the process is entirely voluntary and intended to simplify the examination procedure for …

Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI

Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has unveiled a redesigned Aadhaar app for smartphones that scans a user’s face to confirm their identity. According to the UIDAI the new app is designed to enable digital verification via a QR code and the camera on a user’s smartphone, without the need to submit photocopies of a user’s Aadhaar card. The app could eventually speed up the process of identity verification, but concerns around the use of biometrics for authentication continue to linger. UIDAI Conducts Testing of Revamped Aadhaar App The new app was showcased at Aadhaar Samvaad, the stakeholder meeting with ecosystem partners, that was held in Delhi on Tuesday. At the event, the UIDAI demonstrated the revamped Aadhaar app, which integrates its Aadhaar Face Authentication system that scans a user’s face to confirm their identity. 3/ With the new Aadhaar app, users no longer need to get their Aadhaar scanned or photocopied.❌ No more scanned & printed copies pic.twitter.com/kAaP3vp3cQ — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 8, 2025 According to the UIDAI, the new Aadhaar app allows …

High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication

High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication

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Image: Ferran Rodenas/Flickr/Creative Commons If you use VMware Tools for Windows, it is critical to update to the latest version. Broadcom, which acquired VMware for $69 billion in 2023, has issued a patch for a high-severity vulnerability that is actively being exploited by cybercriminals. The vulnerability affects VMware Tools for Windows versions 11.x.x and 12.x.x, but has been patched in version 12.5.1. Broadcom confirmed that no workarounds are available, so affected users should update immediately. What are the details about this authentication bypass vulnerability? VMware Tools for Windows is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance and functionality of Windows-based virtual machines running on VMware platforms. It supports functions like display resolution, seamless mouse and keyboard integration, and better time synchronization between host and guest systems. CVE-2025-22230 is classified as an “authentication bypass vulnerability,” according to Broadcom’s security advisory. While technical details remain limited, Broadcom suggests that the flaw results from improper access control mechanisms in some versions of VMware Tools for Windows. “A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges on a Windows guest (virtual …

How to Add Fingerprint Authentication to Your Windows 11 Computer

How to Add Fingerprint Authentication to Your Windows 11 Computer

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If you’ve recently purchased or received a Windows 11 computer, one of the first things I recommend you do is to add fingerprint authentication as one of your sign-in options. This provides your computer or laptop with an additional layer of security and makes the login process much faster than a regular password. While Windows machines can vary in how fingerprint authentication is implemented, setting up fingerprint logins is more or less consistent across all computers running Windows 11. In this article, I will show you how to add fingerprint authentication to your Windows 11 computer, answer some frequently asked questions, and provide a few benefits of fingerprint unlock for your machine. Dashlane Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Micro (0-49 Employees), Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees) Micro, Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise Features Automated Provisioning NordPass Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Micro (0-49 Employees), Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large …

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication

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Phishing takes advantage of the weakest link in any organization’s cybersecurity system — human behavior. Phishing attacks are generally launched via email, although some opening salvos have begun using text messaging or phone calls. In the most common scenario, an email arrives purporting to be from HR or IT, for example. It looks just like any other company email. It advises viewers to update their personal information or IT profile by clicking on a link or opening an attachment. When the person does so, they are told to enter personally identifiable information, such as their date of birth, full name, social security number, and passwords. This enables a bad actor to take over their account and steal their identity, and it can also be the initial stage in a ransomware attack that locks the entire company out of IT systems. According to KnowBe4’s 2024 Global Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report, one in three employees, or 34.3% of an organization’s workforce, are likely to interact with a malicious phishing email. After 90 days of training against …

Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities

Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities

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The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boost innovation, knowledge, and public service enhancement in various services. The government also highlighted that the move will improve transparency and inclusivity in the decision-making process of the eligible entities. MeitY Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service The expansion was part of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. It was notified by MeitY via an eGazzette notification as well as a social media post on X (formerly known as Twitter). With this amendment, both public and private entities will be able to access the Aadhaar authentication service to verify the credentials of their users and customers. “This will help both the service providers as well as …