Identity verification stories - Page 2

IDnow secures investment to expand global identity market
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
IDnow has secured a strategic majority investment from Corsair Capital, enhancing its position in the European identity verification market and fuelling global expansion.

Okta surpasses $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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dr
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
Okta has announced it has achieved USD $1 billion in sales via AWS Marketplace over four years, marking a significant milestone in their cloud identity collaboration.

AI and Security have a diversity problem. Here’s why it matters
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Recent experiments highlight the urgent need for diverse perspectives in AI and security, as biased training data leads to significant blind spots and vulnerabilities.

LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.

Deepfake threat: Only 0.1% can spot AI-generated fakes
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
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iproov
Research from iProov reveals a staggering 99.9% of consumers struggle to recognise deepfakes, raising alarms over identity fraud and misinformation.

Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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email security
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ai
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scams
A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.

Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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data privacy
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defi
Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.

Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Kapwork has launched its innovative Kapwork Verify platform to automate invoice factoring, claiming a potential 20% cut in operational costs for businesses.

Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.

EC360 platform launches to revolutionise banking KYC
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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modernisation
Encompass has unveiled its EC360 platform to revolutionise corporate client verification in banking, addressing outdated processes amid rising competition.

Credas sees 40% customer growth, plans 2025 expansion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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fintech
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digital identity
Credas Technologies in Cardiff has seen a remarkable 40% surge in its customer base, surpassing financial targets by 60% as it prepares for international growth.

Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.

Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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hcm
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ai
Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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gaming
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fintech
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cx
Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

AI's impact on cybersecurity: challenges & strategies
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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data privacy
As AI's influence grows, the cybersecurity landscape will face new regulations and challenges by 2025, urging firms to adapt to dynamic compliance measures.

iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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biometrics
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mfa
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cybersecurity
iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.

iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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online security
iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.

Authsignal unveils palm biometrics terminal for secure ID
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
Authsignal has launched its innovative Palm Biometrics Identity Experience Terminal, integrating palm biometrics with mobile driver's licenses for secure identity verification.

AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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online fraud
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black friday
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cyber monday
AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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data protection
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government
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human rights
Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.