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Top tech stats: Biometric security, European FinTech funding and much more

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Welcome to your roundup of some of the past week’s most interesting surveys, statistics and reports relevant to those involved in the UK tech industry.

This week we bring you the latest stats on biometric security, the cybersecurity skills gap, the state of European FinTech funding and the latest predictions for the VR industry.

Mobile biometric security

The majority of consumers (93%) prefer biometric payment authentication over passwords for unlocking payments or other financial services.

Although 92% of banking professionals want to adopt biometric technology, execution of the technology has been inconsistent and only 36% of relevant executives feel they have adequate experience to deliver.

Ajay Bhalla, president, global enterprise risk & security, Mastercard, commented on the research project in a blog:...