Identity verification stories - Page 14
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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iam
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.
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.
Mike Nawrocki joins Jumio as new Chief Revenue Officer
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
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ipo
Jumio has appointed Mike Nawrocki as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 25 years of sales leadership to enhance its identity verification solutions.
Ping Identity reports 31% growth & near USD $800m ARR
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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saas
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iam
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cybersecurity
Ping Identity has achieved a remarkable 31% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, now approaching USD $800 million amidst industry recognition.
Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Quantum threats rise
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Security experts warn of heightened cyber threats by 2025, including AI-driven attacks and vulnerabilities from quantum computing advancements.
Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.
Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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mfa
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cloud security
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phishing
Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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dr
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mfa
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cloud services
Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.
Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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encryption
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apps
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cloud services
Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.
Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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malware
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uc
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hcm
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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clean technologies
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mastercard
Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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uc
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devops
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digital entertainment
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.
GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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uc
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genai
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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.
Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering
Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
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cto
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engineering
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encompass
Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.
iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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biometrics
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iam
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ai
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.