1. A method for detection of miniature security mark configurations within documents and images, wherein the miniature security marks may include data marks or a combination of data marks and anchor marks, the method comprising: sub-sampling a received image, wherein said received image comprises a digital representation of at least one possible recipient of the miniature security marks, wherein said sub-sampling generates a reduced-resolution image of said received image; performing maximum/minimum points detection; grouping said maximum/minimum points into at least one cluster according to location distances between said maximum/minimum points; checking group configuration to match said clusters with a pre-defined template configuration; and performing shape verification to verify mark location and configuration between said reduced-resolution image and said received image.