2024-12-29Per Henrikson
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.
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2024-12-29Ian Fleming
The service is currently available in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and New Mexico, following a similar rollout by Apple Wallet which now supports digital IDs in 10 U.S. regions.
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2024-12-26Per Henrikson
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced that its electronic platform “Absher” has surpassed 28 million issued unified digital identities as of December 25, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the kingdom’s digital transformation initiatives. The achievement shows remarkable growth from the platform’s initial launch in 2015, when it began with basic government services.
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2024-12-26Ian Fleming
Fans of HYBE artists will soon be able to skip traditional ID and ticket checks, gaining entry to concert venues with just a quick face scan. Set to roll out next year, the new technology aims to provide faster entry into venues and a smoother experience for concertgoers. However, it has sparked concerns among fans regarding privacy and data security.
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2024-12-26Ian Fleming
Belgium’s development agency Enabel has launched a tender for upgrading biometric and IT infrastructure at a partner institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 18-month project, scheduled to begin February 17, 2025, encompasses computing systems and biometric equipment modernization. Interested parties must submit proposals by January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC+1.
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2024-12-26Ian Fleming
Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are helping stadium operators enhance the fan experience by letting them spend less time waiting in lines and more time at the event they came to see.
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2024-12-25Ian Fleming
The World Bank has extended its ID4D (Identification for Development) project in Nigeria through December 2026, with a new target of issuing 180 million National Identification Numbers (NINs). The extension follows a request from the Nigerian government in May 2024 and builds upon the country’s ongoing $83 million modernization of its National Identity Management System (NIMS).
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2024-12-25Ian Fleming
The Transportation Security Administration’s deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT) at security checkpoints has drawn increased Congressional scrutiny, following the agency’s recent expansion of biometric screening systems across major U.S. airports.
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2024-12-24Ian Fleming
All but six OECD countries have a national digital identity card scheme, with proponents arguing the system helps streamline public services.
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