Tagged: identity

April 19, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Michael Wong  |  

A newly launched research initiative is exploring the potential of voice‑based technologies to improve fraud detection in digital financial systems. The project, drawing on human‑computer interaction and user behavior modeling, investigates how speech‑driven identity verification can strengthen authentication processes while preserving a seamless user experience…. Read More

April 11, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

SPACE ID, a digital identity platform, has launched Payment ID. It links centralized and Web3 applications to allow crypto transfers to any address, chain or wallet. A Payment ID can be as simple as a name – like “jane” – which can then be mapped… Read More

April 8, 2025 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

As a regular user of Companies House, this author believes the database needs more than some make-up. It needs a major overhaul. Companies House makes the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR system look like a supermodel in comparison. That’s a heavy lift. From posting documents with opaque… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HYPR, an identity company, has released its State of Passwordless Identity Assurance Report, revealing an increasing misalignment between “real-world security risks and outdated authentication methods.” The research report highlights the growing risks associated with “outdated authentication methods and the rise of new generative AI-related attacks.”… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fake IDs are often associated with teenagers trying to buy alcohol or sneak into clubs. But beyond these everyday infractions lies a much more dangerous reality—one that threatens national security, financial systems, and even public health. As identity fraud becomes more sophisticated, so too must… Read More

March 27, 2025 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced it completed a FedRAMP Ready assessment for TruValidate solutions for government, which help public agencies interact with American public users to help protect against fraud. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides “a standardized… Read More

March 12, 2025 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A whitepaper from Juniper Research has examined the transformative role of digitalization and mobile identity in reshaping various industries, with a particular focus on fintech and digital financial services. The report from Juniper Research noted that as global financial institutions increasingly pivot toward digital platforms,… Read More

December 14, 2024 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian announced its 2024 Global Identity & Fraud Report that provides a view of the consumer and business response to the fraud patterns and fraud‑mitigation strategies in the financial services sector. The research study offers meaningful insights from more businesses and fraud prevention professionals, as… Read More

December 2, 2024 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World ID Credentials are now reportedly being piloted in select countries including Chile, Colombia, Malaysia and South Korea. This secure and “anonymous” World ID feature increases global access to World Network and paves the way for “increased World ID utility.” It also enables consumers to… Read More

December 2, 2024 @ 9:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Entrust and Onfido’s 2025 Identity Fraud Report chronicles how 2024 will be remembered as the year digital manipulation overtook the physical before showing us the trends that will dominate in 2025. The increased availability and ease of use of advanced technologies like AI lower barriers… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Commission (EC) adopted rules for the core functionalities and certification of the European Digital Identity (eID) Wallets under the European Digital Identity Framework. As noted in the update shared by the EC, this is considered to be a major step towards Member States… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Rarimo, a zero-knowledge (ZK) identity protocol, has announced the closing of a $2.5 million strategic funding round, with investors including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and other key web3 founders. Referred to as the Vision Round, this founder-only raise was designed to course-correct the current direction… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

With the holiday season approaching, HYPR, the Identity Assurance company, is cautioning retailers about the impact of identity-related breaches on holiday-sales, customer loyalty and financial stability. Based on a survey of nearly 400 IT security decision-makers and retail customers, HYPR’s latest spotlight report, ‘The Unexpected… Read More

November 11, 2024 @ 7:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio, a provider of identity verification, risk signals, and compliance solutions, announced its partnership with LatticeFlow AI, a Swiss-based company that enables AI systems. As part of this collab, Jumio will leverage LatticeFlow’s AI platform to “proactively” identify model failure modes, enhance performance and strengthen fraud protection across… Read More

October 31, 2024 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regulated businesses across Spain that need a Sepblac-compliant identity verification procedure for KYC can achieve this with an “easy” to integrate solution offering a streamlined user experience. Entrust, a firm focused on “trusted” payments, identities, and data security, today announced its Onfido Real Identity Platform… Read More

October 29, 2024 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, unveiled Jumio Liveness, an in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. This solution expands beyond presentation attacks, such as paper or screen copies, and employs AI models to block threats… Read More

October 28, 2024 @ 7:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Proof, a provider of identity-secured transactions, has launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent. It claims to reduce the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitimate…. Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Jumio explained that its portfolio now covers advanced innovations in biometrics, liveness detection, and anti-spoofing technologies Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, announced that it reportedly has more than 300 issued patents and patent applications. The strength… Read More

September 23, 2024 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prove is launching the Prove Verified Users solution, a global identity verification solution that gives users peace of mind when interacting on digital marketplaces. Digital platforms can reassure users that they “are interacting with a verified individual, delivered by a trustworthiness indicator such as a… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital identity passports refer to a technology that allows users to aggregate their identification credentials—such as government-issued IDs, banking information, and health data—into a single digital format. This, according to an update from PitchBook. PitchBook explained that this digital passport “ensures frictionless, secure access to… Read More