Ian Fleming

Lightmark claims to verify the authenticity of any video via light "Fingerprinting"

2026-05-16 Ian Fleming

UK startup Lightmark claims it has developed a brand new approach to video authentication, embedding a fingerprint of light into footage when it’s recorded, instead of trying to figure out a way of verifying authenticity afterwards.

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users

2026-05-15 Ian Fleming

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection program to all users over 18 years old. The tool scans YouTube for deepfakes and allows users to request removals.

Stolen UK Payment Cards Sell for £9 as Dark Web Fraud Market Expands

2026-05-13 Ian Fleming

The low prices do not indicate reduced value in stolen identities. Instead, they reflect oversupply. Criminal marketplaces are now saturated with compromised data sourced from phishing campaigns, infostealer malware, credential stuffing attacks, and legacy corporate breaches.

South Africa Moves Toward National Digital ID System With New Draft Regulation

2026-05-13 Ian Fleming

South Africa published a draft regulation to introduce a national digital identity system alongside physical identity cards.The system will operate through the “MyMzansi” mobile application and will use biometric authentication, NFC, Bluetooth and QR code verification. The government aims to strengthen security, reduce identity fraud and expand access to digital public services.

Credas says digital identity pass rates rise to 89.3%

2026-05-12 Ian Fleming

Credas says digital identity checks are more decisive, with manual referrals falling to 3%-4% a year as identity fraud stays a concern.

France Identité Expands Age Verification Sandbox to iOS

2026-05-11 Ian Fleming

France Identité, the French government-backed digital identity app, has expanded its sandbox to iOS, letting developers and early testers test digital identity and age verification flows across both Android and Apple ecosystems.

New York eyeing biometrics to stop underage betting

2026-05-11 Ian Fleming

Gov. Kathy Hochul has previewed sweeping new measures that would block minors from accessing betting apps and limit how companies target users.

Google supports India’s Aadhaar; KPMG backs farmers’ digital ID

2026-05-11 Ian Fleming

Google Wallet now supports Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials, enhancing ID verification in India, while KPMG enhances digital payments for Indian farmers.

Digital identity verification market to surpass $29bn by 2030

2026-05-06 Ian Fleming

Digital Identity Verification Market to Surpass $29 Billion by 2030 Globally, With LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Experian, and Thales Identified as Leaders

Harvard, Linux Foundation launch open-source wallet for selective data sharing

2026-05-05 Ian Fleming

The Keyring wallet is an open-source IDV tool that allows users to prove their identity with biometrics and choose which data they want to share with platforms.

Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness

2026-05-05 Ian Fleming

Service desks emerge as cyber criminals' new frontline, with voice phishing, standing privileges and outsourced support fuelling identity breaches.

US research business Sago launches new participant verification process

2026-05-03 Ian Fleming

Research business Sago has added a new participant verification process to its platform to help strengthen its approach to data quality and protect the integrity of its research.

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Lightmark claims to verify the authenticity of any video via light "Fingerprinting"

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users

Stolen UK Payment Cards Sell for £9 as Dark Web Fraud Market Expands

South Africa Moves Toward National Digital ID System With New Draft Regulation

Credas says digital identity pass rates rise to 89.3%

France Identité Expands Age Verification Sandbox to iOS

New York eyeing biometrics to stop underage betting

Google supports India’s Aadhaar; KPMG backs farmers’ digital ID

Digital identity verification market to surpass $29bn by 2030

Harvard, Linux Foundation launch open-source wallet for selective data sharing

Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness

US research business Sago launches new participant verification process

Romania is emerging as one of the European Union’s earliest practical tests of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation that will place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every EU citizen who wants one.

Japan Folds Its Two My Number Card Apps Into One, and Requires a Screen Lock

Germany Tells Phone Owners to Stop Unlocking With a Fingerprint Alone

Android hackers can fool ID checks used for banking

Post-quantum security spreads across digital identity infrastructure