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The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

2026-08-16 Ian Fleming
Account takeovers on X typically occur through a combination of technical exploi...
Embedded Identity SDK: A New Infrastructure Layer for Digital Platforms

Embedded Identity SDK: A New Infrastructure Layer for Digital Platforms

2026-08-16 Ian Fleming
An embedded identity SDK is a software development kit that allows developers to...
'Self-Reliance in Digital ID': Pakistan's NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card

'Self-Reliance in Digital ID': Pakistan's NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card

2026-08-14 Ian Fleming
Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a...
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

2026-08-14 Per Henrikson
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as...
Digital Ministry seeks identity checks and AI safeguards for Roblox

Digital Ministry seeks identity checks and AI safeguards for Roblox

2026-08-14 Ian Fleming
Thailand’s Digital Ministry is working with Roblox on identity verification, age...
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The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

2026-08-16 Ian Fleming
Account takeovers on X typically occur through a combination of technical exploitation and social engineering.
Sumsub Launches Real-Time Bank Account Verification to Combat Financial Fraud in South Africa

Sumsub Launches Real-Time Bank Account Verification to Combat Financial Fraud in South Africa

Sumsub has launched real-time Bank Account Verification in South Africa, leveraging SARB infrastructure to verify account ownership instantly without requiring documents or screen-scraping.
LexisNexis wins $218M in Login.gov identity proofing awards

LexisNexis wins $218M in Login.gov identity proofing awards

Combined awards position the company across document authentication, biometric verification and identity resolution for the federal identity platform.

iDenfy Integrates BankID Norway to Streamline Digital Identity Verification

iDenfy adds Czech Bank iD to verification platform

authID Partners with Art Sales Vault to Bring Biometric Identity Verification to the Art Market

Market
'Self-Reliance in Digital ID': Pakistan's NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card

'Self-Reliance in Digital ID': Pakistan's NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card

2026-08-14 Ian Fleming
Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card powered by a secure QR code.
Digital Ministry seeks identity checks and AI safeguards for Roblox

Digital Ministry seeks identity checks and AI safeguards for Roblox

Thailand’s Digital Ministry is working with Roblox on identity verification, age checks and AI tools to strengthen protection for young online gamers.
OpenID Foundation completes VC conformance tests

OpenID Foundation completes VC conformance tests

The OpenID Foundation has completed conformance testing for OpenID4VP and OpenID4VCI, enabling self-certification for identity systems.

Worldline and Lissi have partnered to launch a managed integration platform for EU digital identity wallets ahead of 2027 bank deadlines

Moldova’s first banks integrate EVO digital identity wallet

Burundi Digitizes Civil Registration to Close Gaps in Legal Identity

Technology
Embedded Identity SDK: A New Infrastructure Layer for Digital Platforms

Embedded Identity SDK: A New Infrastructure Layer for Digital Platforms

2026-08-16 Ian Fleming
An embedded identity SDK is a software development kit that allows developers to integrate digital identity capabilities directly into an application, website or platform. Instead of building identity infrastructure from scratch, businesses can add capabilities such as authentication, credential issuance, selective disclosure and verification within their existing product experience.
HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises

HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises

The kiosk combines HID's ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight's CloudGate visitor management and Physical Identity and Access Management platform. It is designed to verify a visitor's identity before access credentials are issued.
Shippio launches AI Document Matching for trade paperwork checks

Shippio launches AI Document Matching for trade paperwork checks

New Shippio Platform feature cross-checks invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and arrival notices to spot mismatches and missing data.

Civitas ID Secures USD$500K Gates Foundation Grant For Open Source Digital Identity

L8P8 Launches Loop8ID Age Shield for Privacy-Safe Age Verification

Explainable AI in Deepfake Detection Techniques

Legal
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

2026-08-14 Per Henrikson
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation
FinCEN Kills Domestic Beneficial Ownership Reporting, Shifting Entity-Resolution Burden Onto Banks and Private Vendors

FinCEN Kills Domestic Beneficial Ownership Reporting, Shifting Entity-Resolution Burden Onto Banks and Private Vendors

The U.S. Treasury announced on August 11 that FinCEN is permanently exempting U.S. companies and U.S. persons from beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act and will delete previously reported information, while foreign reporting companies remain subject to narrower requirements involving foreign beneficial owners.
Signicat Achieves UK DIATF Certification for Digital Identity and Document Verification

Signicat Achieves UK DIATF Certification for Digital Identity and Document Verification

Signicat has secured UK DIATF certification, validating its NFC-based identity verification technology for high-trust use cases. This certification enables businesses to perform Right to Work, Right to Rent, and DBS checks using a secure, government-recognized framework, significantly reducing onboarding fraud and regulatory friction.

New Mexico court ruling mandated platform safety overhauls and stricter age-assurance requirements

New York puts accuracy minimums for age assurance into effect with SAFE for Kids Act

Conformance framework for EU Digital Identity Wallets arrives with ARF v3.0