Press Release

AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Fingerprint Sensor Technologies and Capabilities at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress

- Company to Demonstrate Sensor Multi-Functionality, Newest Packaging Technologies, and New TrueNavTM Navigation Software for Mobile Phones

MACAU, SAR & MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov 16, 2008 - AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that it will demonstrate its newest wireless products and technologies for key Asian cell phone OEMs and wireless carriers at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress from November 18-20 at the Venetian Hotel in Macau, SAR.

AuthenTec's exhibit, located in booth #C37 of Hall D, will also include demonstrations of its new QuickLaunch(TM) personalization and TrueNav(TM) user navigation software for mobile phones, durable TouchStone(TM) packaging technologies as well as new world phones, smart phones, PCs, and other wireless products that integrate AuthenTec fingerprint sensors for versatile Power of Touch(R) features that extend beyond security to include convenience, personalization and navigation.

More than 9 million mobile phones have included an AuthenTec sensor to provide one-touch access to content and services, secure mobile commerce, touchpad-like navigation, and personal data privacy and convenient security.

To arrange an interview or private meeting, contact Brent Dietz at 321-308-1320 or brent.dietz@authentec.com. For more information about AuthenTec, visit http://www.authentec.com, and for additional information about GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, visit http://www.mobileasiacongress.com.

About AuthenTec

With more than 40 million sensors shipped worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in providing fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume PC, wireless device, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(R) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication.

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