New Products Will Let Fingers Do the Talking   If you are concerned about the security of your computer system or data, very soon you will be able to buy a keyboard with a built-in fingertip scanner. Anyone who wants to use your PC will to pass an authorization test. This article describes the new technology and the companies that are making it. You can also find a link here to a PC Week Labs special report on biometric technology. Shortly following the introduction of any new technology comes the Web version. By the end of the year, you can expect this new biometric technology to be web-enabled and part of a browser plug-in (see "Net-Based Fingerprint Security Arrives" at www.techweb.com/wire/story/
TWB19980206S0006).

Fighting the Plague of Identity Theft   It seems as if every new technology brings with it some kind of threat. With the advent of biometric, digital ID technologies, it becomes possible for criminals to steal and use individuals' finger, facial, retinal, or voice prints. This article from CNN discusses legislative and technological solutions to the problem.