Identity verification stories
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Yesterday
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data analytics
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Last week
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surveillance
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biometrics
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mfa
ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.
It’s the end of passwords as we know it
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malware
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust
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risk & compliance
Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
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data privacy
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microsoft
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google
The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Pairs dating app enters South Korea with AI match feature
Last month
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smartphones
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ai
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google
Pairs dating app launches in South Korea with AI-driven matching, aiming to connect singles seeking serious, value-based relationships and marriage.
Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.
Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
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physical security
A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
ShareRing joins Australian government trial for age verification
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data protection
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data privacy
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social media
Melbourne's ShareRing has joined an AUD $6.5 million government trial to improve age verification for under-16s on social media, using innovative digital ID technology.
ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud
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cloud services
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fraud
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funding
ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.
Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.
Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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social media
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certification
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employment
Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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sms
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fraud
Endowus has teamed up with Twilio to enhance security on its digital wealth platform, addressing a surge in fraud cases with advanced verification measures.
IDnow secures investment to expand global identity market
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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gaming
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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.