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Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.
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Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Gartner predicts that by 2026, over 500 million smartphone users will use digital identity wallets for verifiable claims, transforming digital credential management.
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ConnectID partners with Lendela to enhance loan matching in Australia

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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security
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digital identity
ConnectID by AP+ integrates with Lendela, enhancing the loan matching service's security and efficiency for Australian borrowers, addressing a market of 2.8 million.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.
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ConnectID partners with Refundid to enhance refund process

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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security
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identity verification
ConnectID integrates Refundid, enhancing security and efficiency of refund processes by reducing sensitive data storage, and boosting consumer trust.
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Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering

Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
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Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.
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ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.
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iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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iProov becomes the world's first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.
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Entrust launches Citizen Identity Orchestration for governments

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Entrust introduces its Citizen Identity Orchestration solution, enabling secure digital IDs for seamless government services amidst rising AI-driven fraud.
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HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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HID integrates its U.ARE.U Camera Identification System with Amazon Rekognition, enhancing facial analysis and verification for self-service and POS environments.
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to combat mobile app security risks

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to bolster mobile SDK security, aiming to curb fraud and enhance compliance in the mobile app sector through threat-aware SDK versions.
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Forrester report highlights 2024 IAM trends & AI impact

Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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Forrester's 2024 IAM report highlights AI's growing role in security, the rise of passwordless authentication, and the emergence of B2B IAM solutions.
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UK among top deepfake targets as incidents soar globally

Fri, 31st May 2024
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Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.
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Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.
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VerifyMy appoints Emma Robert-Tissot as first Head of Marketing

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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VerifyMy, a leader in online protection solutions has appointed Emma Robert-Tissot, ex-YouGov, to head their marketing, fuelling expansion while promoting child cyber-safety.
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AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.