Nametag enlisted by newfold digital in the fight against fraud and cybersecurity threats
Nametag, the identity verification platform for helpdesks, today announced that it was selected by Newfold Digital, a leading web and commerce technology company, to protect its most popular brands against account takeovers (ATOs) and domain takeover fraud. Newfold...
A message from Natalie Jones OBE, Director of Digital Identity, Government Digital Service
One leader in identity who will be speaking in 3 weeks at Identity Week Europe is Natalie Jones OBE, Director, Digital Identity at the Government Digital Service. Leading a team in charge of the UK government's unified identity verification service, OneLogin, Natalie...
MSC Cruises leverages face recognition technology from Neurotechnology to enhance passenger verification
MSC Cruises has integrated face verification technology from Neurotechnology to streamline the pre-enrolment and verification process for its passengers. This innovation captures each passenger’s photo during the pre-cruise check-in phase via a mobile phone or webcam. The photo is saved in MSC Cruises’ onboard systems for security purposes and used throughout the voyage. “This new feature, embedded in our digital channels – the MSC for Me App...
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Certifaction offers digital signatures with maximum data and document security
https://youtu.be/nfXDjj2eKek Certifaction provides digital signatures with top-tier data and document security and a user-friendly, fast identification process that does not require additional apps. This service is particularly beneficial for software providers in...
Eurotunnel versus Eurostar: two different entities “expanding service capacity” amid EU biometric border controls due this year
The Eurotunnel and Eurostar - looking to expand capacity for services that operate between major European cities - have announced conflicting views, reported in two Financial Times articles, on whether or not there will be significant disruption from the EU biometric...
Australia’s Digital ID Bill passed
Australia answers the need for a digital ID system, passing legislation and standards known as the Digital ID Bill 2024 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2024. The consequential bills create a set of standards about online security, use...
Finnish Border Guard pilots digital travel credentials at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Border Guard has successfully piloted the Digital Travel Credential at Helsinki Airport. This innovative digital alternative to traditional passports aims to streamline border checks without compromising security. The pilot, conducted in collaboration with...
Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda 👀
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipated Identity Week Europe has been officially released! This year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
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Visa announces generative AI-powered fraud solution to combat account attacks
With enumeration attacks rising at an unprecedented scale and speed, foresight of this form of cyber attack, which accounts for $1.1B in annual fraud losses, has spurred Visa to consolidate its Account Attack Intelligence tools using AI components to identify and...
Internet Watch Foundation gains new member to combat sexual abuse online
Global cybersecurity leader, Heimdal, has joined the ranks of Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat the circulation of child sexual abuse imagery online. Joining over 200 companies across various sectors, Heimdal becomes an IWF Member, committing to the global...
China named behind UK armed forces payroll breach
China has been accused of being behind a significant breach of UK military personnel data in a payroll system. Various outlets have reported China is to blame for the breach, however, it is unlikely the country will be named when UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps,...
“Focus on border checks” whilst reducing friction – Mika Hansson, Senior Policy Advisor, National Police Board of Finland
The transatlantic pilot project launched with the Digital Travel Credential by KLM Airlines represents hyper “focus on border checks” for security document expert, Mika Hansson with over 13 years experience in the development of passport and ID card chips. In 2023,...
ATB Ventures’ digital ID verification platform Oliu™ gains first Canadian certification from DIACC
ATB Ventures’ digital identity verification platform Oliu™ has become the first Canadian organisation to achieve official certification from the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), prompting this interview with Azim Esmail at ATB Ventures who...
#WorldPasswordDay: Favourite passwords among users and hackers banned in world-first laws
As passkeys and passwordless solutions become more famed for security, World Password Day has prompted warnings for users to avoid setting 'memorable information' as passwords. As such, the most common passwords in the UK like "admin" and "12345" have been banned as...
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Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda 👀
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipated Identity Week Europe has been officially released! This year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
Uber Poland chooses Regula document readers to verify drivers
Uber Poland has chosen to implement Regula document readers to establish a robust and trustworthy identity verification process for drivers across the country. With this compact, yet powerful device, Uber has managed not only to properly authenticate drivers and their...
Regula now offers fully LED-equipped video spectral comparators
The company has achieved complete LED illuminator coverage by transitioning to innovative technologies for light sources in video spectral comparators. These hardware solutions cater to advanced forensic examinations of documents, banknotes, historical records, art,...
Passport features and curtailing fraud in applications with Renée Ong de Jong, Travel Documents Advisor, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior
At Identity Week Europe 2023, Renée Ong-De-Jong, Research and Development Advisor Travel Documents, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior, joined for a brief interview. Renée divulged plenty of updates around the tougher security measures of travel documents, as we...
50 million Filipinos receive National ID
The Philippines celebrates the issuance of over 50 million national ID cards for registered citizens, marking a new milestone for secure digital access to services. The proportion of the population who have an ID card now stands at 50,063,728 citizens. The national ID...
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MSC Cruises leverages face recognition technology from Neurotechnology to enhance passenger verification
MSC Cruises has integrated face verification technology from Neurotechnology to streamline the pre-enrolment and verification process for its passengers. This innovation captures each passenger’s photo during the pre-cruise check-in phase via a mobile phone or webcam....
Eurotunnel versus Eurostar: two different entities “expanding service capacity” amid EU biometric border controls due this year
The Eurotunnel and Eurostar - looking to expand capacity for services that operate between major European cities - have announced conflicting views, reported in two Financial Times articles, on whether or not there will be significant disruption from the EU biometric...
Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda 👀
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipated Identity Week Europe has been officially released! This year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
EGlobalSphere joins Class of 2024 Start-Up City promising “convenience, security and operational efficiency”┃Identity Week Europe 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ngZfRPWBA&feature=youtu.be EGlobalSphere is redefining the digital identity management sphere by reinforcing the transition from physical cards to seamless mobile access solutions. This transformation approach, enabling...
HANCOM signs the agreement for investment of € 5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region
HANCOM has signed the agreement for investment of €5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region. Their joint plans, announced in March by means of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Korean Hancom Group and...
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Nametag enlisted by newfold digital in the fight against fraud and cybersecurity threats
Nametag, the identity verification platform for helpdesks, today announced that it was selected by Newfold Digital, a leading web and commerce technology company, to protect its most popular brands against account takeovers (ATOs) and domain takeover fraud. Newfold...
A message from Natalie Jones OBE, Director of Digital Identity, Government Digital Service
One leader in identity who will be speaking in 3 weeks at Identity Week Europe is Natalie Jones OBE, Director, Digital Identity at the Government Digital Service. Leading a team in charge of the UK government's unified identity verification service, OneLogin, Natalie...
Certifaction offers digital signatures with maximum data and document security
https://youtu.be/nfXDjj2eKek Certifaction provides digital signatures with top-tier data and document security and a user-friendly, fast identification process that does not require additional apps. This service is particularly beneficial for software providers in...
Australia’s Digital ID Bill passed
Australia answers the need for a digital ID system, passing legislation and standards known as the Digital ID Bill 2024 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2024. The consequential bills create a set of standards about online security, use...
Finnish Border Guard pilots digital travel credentials at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Border Guard has successfully piloted the Digital Travel Credential at Helsinki Airport. This innovative digital alternative to traditional passports aims to streamline border checks without compromising security. The pilot, conducted in collaboration with...
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