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BIO-key Introduces OmniPass Consumer, a Biometric-Secured Password Manager Enabling One-Touch Sign-In to Websites and AppsWALL, N.J., Jan. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI), an innovative provider of biometric software and hardware systems and consumer products offering strong and convenient security and user access, today introduced OmniPass Consumer, a secure fingerprint biometric-enabled password manager that solves the challenge of securely managing and utilizing complex, secure and unique passwords for each of your online apps, services or accounts. OmniPass Consumer is available free of charge to users of BIO-key’s line of compact fingerprint readers, including SideSwipe, SideTouch, and EcoID. Using one of BIO-key's compact fingerprint readers on a Microsoft Windows device, consumers can now securely access any website or app with a simple swipe or touch of their finger. Once the consumer’s identity is confirmed by their fingerprint, OmniPass Consumer logs them into the desired application or website utilizing a user ID and complex password securely stored in an online vault. OmniPass protects user data using biometric technology, solves the problem of multiple passwords and poor password practices (simple passwords that are written down on a notepad) and increases security, all while simplifying the end user experience. OmniPass also encrypts and decrypts password data and stores it securely in an online vault, providing yet another level of online security and convenience. BIO-key introduced its line of compact fingerprint readers in 2015 to enable biometric sign-in for Windows devices. That capability was later extended to allow biometric access to almost a dozen different websites/applications using Windows Hello. Now the introduction of OmniPass Consumer extends the use of secure biometric sign in to virtually any website or app – while also providing a secure online vault in which to store unique and complex password that are strongly recommended to secure access to each website or application. Scott Mahnken, VP Marketing, BIO-key, commented, "We all suffer from password fatigue, whether it is trying to remember or manage dozens if not hundreds of passwords, or suffering through the ‘password death spiral’ to recover or reset a forgotten password, only to struggle with keeping track of the new information. With the launch of OmniPass Consumer, BIO-key is delivering a new level of security and convenience to consumers who recognized their methods posed risks, but had no secure or convenient alternative. With this convenient new solution, you will no longer have an excuse (nor the need) to use or reuse the same simple password across many sites or applications, because OmniPass will automatically enter and keep track of complex passwords.” Purchase SideSwipe, SideTouch, and EcoID along with OPC on Amazon for $39.99. Customers that have already purchased a BIO-key reader can receive a link to download OmniPass free of charge by contacting [email protected]. About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.bio-key.com) BIO-key Safe Harbor Statement Facebook – Corporate: BIO-key International Investor & Media Contacts |