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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has unveiled new regulations designed to enhance mobile banking security through transaction limits and biometric authentication requirements, set to take effect in the first quarter of 2025.
Telegram has rolled out its first update of the year, adding a new account verification method powered by third-parties, new message search filters, and the ability to turn gifts into NFTs.
With the increasing concerns about fraud and other cyber threats, new approaches must be considered in the management of patient ID.
28 million unified digital IDs have been issued through a Saudi Arabian digital government platform Absher to facilitate access to several public services.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to implement new secure sign-in options for its online services starting in 2025, offering veterans streamlined access through either Login.gov or ID.me accounts across all VA websites and applications.
Some security experts are warning that the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet could fall short of privacy requirements.
The GSA Technology Accountability Act represents a significant step forward in the modernization of government technology. By prioritizing accountability and innovation, the legislation underscores the importance of modernizing digital identity frameworks, ensuring that these systems meet the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Israel will introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) requirement for all visitors entering the country beginning January 1, 2025, joining a growing number of nations adopting digital entry systems to enhance border security and streamline passenger processing.
Vietnam has implemented new regulations requiring social media users to verify their accounts using phone numbers, marking the latest expansion of the country’s digital governance framework. The decree took effect December 25, 2024.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented new biometric verification requirements for Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applications to enhance security and prevent fraud.
Financial institutions are increasingly implementing behavioral biometrics as a defense against rising digital payment scams. The technology analyzes user behavior patterns to verify identities and prevent fraudulent transactions in online banking systems, building on earlier developments in mobile banking security that began gaining traction in 2020.
SOCRadar® Cyber Intelligence Inc. report indicated that in 2024, identity attacks have advanced to new levels of sophistication, targeting credentials with ruthlessness. From wreaking havoc on healthcare supply.
