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AuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security. The Company's diverse product and technology offering helps protect individuals and organizations through secure networking, content and data protection, access control and strong fingerprint security on PCs and mobile devices. AuthenTec encryption technology, fingerprint sensors and identity management software are deployed by the leading mobile device, networking and computing companies, content and service providers, and governments worldwide.
AuthenTec's products and technologies provide security on hundreds of millions of devices, and the Company has shipped more than 100 million fingerprint sensors for integration in a wide range of portable electronics including over 20 million mobile phones.
Top tier customers include Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Fujitsu, HBO, HP, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Samsung, Sky, and Texas Instruments. Learn more at authentec.com or follow us on Twitter @authentecnews.
AuthenTec's products and technologies provide security on hundreds of millions of devices, and the Company has shipped more than 100 million fingerprint sensors for integration in a wide range of portable electronics including over 20 million mobile phones.
Top tier customers include Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Fujitsu, HBO, HP, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Samsung, Sky, and Texas Instruments. Learn more at authentec.com or follow us on Twitter @authentecnews.
Overview
Location
United States, Florida, Melbourne
Employees
201-500
Total raised
$15M
Founded date
1998
Founders name
F. Scott Moody
Founders Related Locations
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 13
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| Oct 10, 2012 | Apple subsidiary AuthenTec actually DID patch its Windows security software (in September!) | This is an I-screwed-up post. And it’s a clear-the-air post. Earlier today, I posted about AuthenTec, a recent Apple acquisition that has had some security issues with software it produced for Windows PCs. One of the company’s products, a b... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Updated: Apple subsidiary has patched security software that left Dell, Samsung, Lenovo PCs vulnerable | Update 4:35 PM: Based on a tip from a reader, it looks like Authentec actually has patched the security flaw without announcing that fact via its main website. The company’s support website has the information, and a download available for ... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Updated: Apple subsidiary has patched security software that left Dell, Samsung, Lenovo PCs vulnerable | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Update 4:35 PM: Based on a tip from a reader, it ... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Apple subsidiary AuthenTec actually DID patch its Windows security software (in September!) | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! This is an I-screwed-up post. And it’s a clear-th... |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Widely used fingerprint reader exposes Windows passwords in seconds | An image from UPEK Protector Suite 2009. reader comments 80 with 38 posters participating, including story author Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Getting IT Done Take Your Kindle To Work Day? First glance... |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Apple eyes security, buys fingerprint sensor company AuthenTec for $356M | Expect integrated security to be a much more prominent feature in future iOS devices, Mac computers, and networking hardware. Apple announced today that it has bought AuthenTec, maker of a wide variety of security solutions, for around $356... |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Apple eyes security, buys fingerprint sensor company AuthenTec for $356M | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more. Expect integrated security to be a much more prominent feature in future iOS devices, Mac computers, and networking hardware. Apple ann... |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Apple stepping up mobile payments, security with AuthenTec buyout | reader comments 13 with 12 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Is Apple ready to dive deep into the mobile payments game with the iPhone? It certainly seems so: Apple has purchased secur... |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Apple Buys Samsung’s Android Security Partner AuthenTec For $356M | Amid fierce smartphone competition between Samsung and Apple that has spilled into a multinational patent battle, it looks like Apple may have opened yet another front on the M&A side: it is buying mobile security company AuthenTec — wh... |
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FAQ about AuthenTec
When was AuthenTec founded?
AuthenTec was founded in 1998.
How much funding has AuthenTec raised?
AuthenTec has raised $15M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about AuthenTec?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning AuthenTec, among them “Apple subsidiary AuthenTec actually DID patch its Windows security software (in September!)” (Oct 10, 2012) and “Updated: Apple subsidiary has patched security software that left Dell, Samsung, Lenovo PCs vulnerable” (Oct 10, 2012).
Is AuthenTec still active?
AuthenTec is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 8, 2013.