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Deepfake explosion signals a new age in digital fraud

Deepfake explosion signals a new age in digital fraud

2025-11-30 Ian Fleming
Identity fraud has entered a new era of industrial-scale deception, with deepfak...
Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

2025-11-30 Ian Fleming
This initiative is aimed at safeguarding users from scam calls and identity thef...
Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

2025-11-29 Ian Fleming
Georgia joins New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Arizona, and more U.S. states in e...
Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law

Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law

2025-11-28 Per Henrikson
Missouri's age verification law officially takes effect on November 30, 2025, an...
POTENTIAL pilot finds that the EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously

POTENTIAL pilot finds that the EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously

2025-11-28 Per Henrikson
The POTENTIAL group found, for instance, that cross-border interoperability is a...
Players
Yoti passes a billion  facial age estimation age checks

Yoti passes a billion facial age estimation age checks

2025-11-27 Ian Fleming
Among its future goals, Yoti (which is a member of both AVPA and euCONSENT ABL) lists the effort to add new approaches and work with regulators, “so they understand that consumers are looking for reusable approaches” such as age tokens or passkeys.
Trust Stamp Unveils Patent-Protected Framework for Biometrically Validated Stablecoin Ownership

Trust Stamp Unveils Patent-Protected Framework for Biometrically Validated Stablecoin Ownership

Trust Stamp’s patent enables the secure and private validation of ownership for stablecoin transactions without exposing sensitive personal information, thereby creating a trust mechanism aligned with regulatory expectations.
Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

Sumsub and NTU Singapore will investigate and prototype watermarking methods that deter misuse of personal images on social media platforms, filling a critical gap in digital safety.

ID-Pal Unveils ID-Detect Enhancements to Counter Surge in Digital Manipulation and Deepfakes

Incode Seeks $150–$300M at a ~$3B Valuation

Identy places ABIS in MOSIP marketplace following certification

Market
Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

2025-11-30 Ian Fleming
This initiative is aimed at safeguarding users from scam calls and identity theft through unverified or misused telephone numbers.
Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law

Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law

Missouri's age verification law officially takes effect on November 30, 2025, and requires all websites or applications containing at least 33% "harmful" material to verify their users' age before granting them access. Failing to comply with the new rules could cost companies up to $10,000 a day in fines.
POTENTIAL pilot finds that the EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously

POTENTIAL pilot finds that the EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously

The POTENTIAL group found, for instance, that cross-border interoperability is a key issue for the implementation of the wallets.

Roblox introduces AI-powered age verification process that requires biometric or government IDs

Afghanistan issues 10 million digital IDs

Snapchat Introduces Bank-Linked Age Verification in Australia Ahead of 2025 Teen Social Media Ban

Technology
Reality Defender Unveils Real Suite, Enterprise-Ready Deepfake Detection for Day-One Defense

Reality Defender Unveils Real Suite, Enterprise-Ready Deepfake Detection for Day-One Defense

2025-11-20 Ian Fleming
he Real Suite brings together Reality Defender's most advanced detection technologies, from user-friendly web tools to powerful developer APIs, empowering organizations to detect and stop deepfakes from day one.
AI Agents Need Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Solution

AI Agents Need Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Solution

ZKPs could become the backbone of a new era of trusted AI and digital identity, giving individuals and organizations a way to interact safely and transparently across platforms and borders, argues Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions Network.
Deepfake video deception detection using visual attention-based method

Deepfake video deception detection using visual attention-based method

The key objective of producing artificial digital data is to closely mimic real data. However, because of improper use by malevolent users, the legitimacy of this kind of digital content may be under threat in society.

Metalenz announces Polar ID for Android, a secure face unlock solution that uses polarization sensing

Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints

New Aadhaar app in India: Digital ID, face scan security, key features and benefits

Legal
Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

2025-11-29 Ian Fleming
Georgia joins New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Arizona, and more U.S. states in enhancing travel security and convenience with Apple’s new digital passport feature.
Bulgarian Leva-To-Euro Exchanges At Post Offices Will Require ID Verification

Bulgarian Leva-To-Euro Exchanges At Post Offices Will Require ID Verification

When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document, which will be checked and copied, Alexander Kirilov, head of security at Bulgarian Posts, explained to BNR.
Deepfakes and AI in the courtroom: Report calls for legal reforms to address a troubling trend

Deepfakes and AI in the courtroom: Report calls for legal reforms to address a troubling trend

The inaugural report of CU Boulder's new Visual Evidence Lab warns that the legal system is unprepared for the flood of video, including AI-enhanced or generated footage, hitting U.S. courtrooms.

Mandatory identity verification for UK companies goes live, giving rise to a "Ghost Director" phenomena

U.S. lawmakers are proposing VPN bans to enforce age verification on adult sites

Thailand brings in stronger ID verification measures to curb identity theft, fraud