Ian Fleming

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion

2026-04-13 Ian Fleming

The attackers reportedly obtained authentication tokens used by Anodot customers to access their cloud data, bypassing traditional controls like passwords and MFA.

Sybol, a Spain-based startup focused on corporate digital identity and verifiable credentials, raised over €1 mil

2026-04-12 Ian Fleming

Sybol Landed Over €1 Million that it will use the funding to accelerate the rollout of its enterprise verification platform and corporate digital identity wallet.

FINMA Issues New Guidance on Digital Fraud and AML Risks

2026-04-10 Ian Fleming

New FINMA guidance highlights the urgent need for Swiss banks to improve their anti money laundering controls as digital fraud cases and deepfake threats continue to rise across the financial sector.

LexisNexis: Synthetic identity fraud soared 8X in 2025

2026-04-09 Ian Fleming

Theft using synthetic identities now accounts for 11 percent of all reported fraud, making it the fastest-growing fraud type worldwide, according to LexisNexis.

EU publishes Implementing Act for remote EUDI Wallet onboarding

2026-04-09 Ian Fleming

Implementing Acts are meant to accompany the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, adding specific rules, such as technical specifications, processes and standards that stakeholders need to apply. The Acts spell out everything from certification standards, digital trust services and much more.

IATA trials show biometric, contactless air travel ‘works securely and efficiently’

2026-04-09 Ian Fleming

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says fully contactless, biometric‑enabled international travel is already achievable, provided governments begin issuing and accepting digital passports at scale. IATA has the Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions.

Digital ID systems could reduce homebuyer compliance checks

2026-04-09 Ian Fleming

Homebuyers in the UK complete compliance checks an average of 5.4 times during a single property transaction, according to data from Credas Technologies.

Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

2026-04-08 Ian Fleming

Greece will ban access to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for children under 15, enforcing fines and age verification starting next year.

Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

2026-04-07 Ian Fleming

Linx Security raises $50M in funding to combat rising identity risks, enhancing its platform to secure digital identities across enterprises.

Rwanda to phase out ID cards, embrace digital ID by 2027

2026-04-07 Ian Fleming

Rwanda plans to phase out national ID cards by June 2027, introducing the Single Digital ID for improved access to public services and data security.

Fayda Digital ID Enrollment Tops 40.3 Million as Ethiopia Accelerates Digital Transformation

2026-04-06 Ian Fleming

Enrollment in Ethiopia’s National Digital ID system, Fayda, has exceeded 40.37 million, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive toward a fully integrated digital ecosystem, according to the program’s Public Relations Directorate.

Prove expands Ireland footprint with $5M investment in phone number-based IDV

2026-04-06 Ian Fleming

Prove is investing to expand its Ireland operations, adding 50 roles to scale its phone-number-based identity verification platform and global product development efforts.

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Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion

Sybol, a Spain-based startup focused on corporate digital identity and verifiable credentials, raised over €1 mil

FINMA Issues New Guidance on Digital Fraud and AML Risks

LexisNexis: Synthetic identity fraud soared 8X in 2025

EU publishes Implementing Act for remote EUDI Wallet onboarding

IATA trials show biometric, contactless air travel ‘works securely and efficiently’

Digital ID systems could reduce homebuyer compliance checks

Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

Rwanda to phase out ID cards, embrace digital ID by 2027

Fayda Digital ID Enrollment Tops 40.3 Million as Ethiopia Accelerates Digital Transformation

Prove expands Ireland footprint with $5M investment in phone number-based IDV

Fraud Trends 2026: AI Scams, Deepfakes, and Emerging Threats

Why Mobile Network Data is the Future of Identity Verification

Sumsub launches self-service Travel Rule tool for crypto firms

Nigeria's Smartcomply Expands to UK With AML Platform

Nigeria's Smartcomply Expands to UK With AML Platform