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MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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MPs will debate Labour's plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.
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AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.
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Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.
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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.
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Willo raises GBP £3 million to combat AI-driven job fraud

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.
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Help desks emerge as cybersecurity weak spot amid rising attacks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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IT help desks are a growing cybersecurity weak spot as attackers exploit urgent scenarios, prompting calls for better identity verification during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.
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Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.
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Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.
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Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.
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LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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LegitScript has launched automated Global Business Identity Check and U.S. TIN Verification to speed and improve merchant onboarding worldwide.
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AI agent opens UK business account end-to-end at ANNA Money

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ANNA Money used an AI agent to fully register a UK business account online, completing all identity checks and payments autonomously in a groundbreaking test.
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Four in five gamers encounter cheating, risking studio revenue

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Four in five gamers have encountered cheating, with 55% reducing in-game spending, posing serious revenue risks for game studios worldwide.
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Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Riskified and HUMAN Security partner to help merchants manage rising risks and opportunities from AI-driven eCommerce shopping agents.
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Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Wikipedia has lost its UK High Court bid to avoid new Online Safety Act rules requiring user verification on its platform.
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Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Neil Williams joins Credas as CTO to lead technology growth, focusing on AI innovation and expanding the company's presence in new markets and sectors.
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Concerns grow over UK digital ID checks for company directors

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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UK plans to enforce digital ID checks for company directors face criticism over security flaws in the GOV.UK One Login system and risks during a phased 12-month rollout.
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Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.