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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Troubled New Orleans jail apologizes after releasing detainee by mistake

A clerical error led to the mistaken release of Khalil Bryan from the New Orleans jail, highlighting serious identity verification failures.
US politics
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Is Terrified About AI Bank Fraud | Entrepreneur

Financial institutions must abandon voice authentication due to AI voice cloning risks.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

One Identity Everywhere: Why Digital Identity Is the Missing Infrastructure Layer in Tech | HackerNoon

The current identity ecosystem online is fragile and fragmented, leading to duplicated and error-prone age and identity checks across different platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Privacy Is Web3's "0 To 1" Moment | HackerNoon

Privacy is fundamental for blockchain engagement without fear.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

CertifID lands Series C funding to expand security capabilities

CertifID protects against wire fraud by verifying identities and monitoring transactions, with substantial funding allocated for ongoing innovation.
#cybersecurity
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Alert: Scattered Spider has added North American airline and transportation organizations to their target list

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Alert: Scattered Spider has added North American airline and transportation organizations to their target list

more#cybersecurity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK government agency not accepting eVisas as ID from job applicants

The introduction of eVisas is facing significant acceptance issues across various sectors, hindering job applications for many individuals.
#blockchain
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Moca Foundation Announces Moca Chain For Self-Sovereign, Privacy-Preserving ID And user Verification | HackerNoon

NYC startup
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sam Altman's World Networks Wants Union Square Shoppers to Come Get 'Scanned' and Prove They're Human

World has opened a store promoting a blockchain-based identification system to verify human users in an AI-influenced world.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Moca Foundation Announces Moca Chain For Self-Sovereign, Privacy-Preserving ID And user Verification | HackerNoon

NYC startup
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sam Altman's World Networks Wants Union Square Shoppers to Come Get 'Scanned' and Prove They're Human

World has opened a store promoting a blockchain-based identification system to verify human users in an AI-influenced world.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US

Sam Altman's startup is expanding iris-scanning technology for identity verification in the US, aiming to enhance security against AI-driven deception.
more#blockchain
Artificial intelligence
fromVentureBeat
1 month ago

75 million deepfakes blocked: Persona leads the corporate fight against hiring fraud

AI-generated candidates pose a significant threat to corporate hiring, prompting companies to enhance identity verification measures.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The new jingle for Sam Altman's human verification service will get stuck in your very human brain

The rise of AI necessitates a clear identification as human, prompting the development of biometric verification systems like World.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Greenhouse and Clear team up to fight fake job applications flooding tech hiring

What we're hearing from them is that they're overrun with spam, unqualified applicants, cheating (people using various means to pass job interviews), and fraud.
European startups
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that uses deepfake audio to impersonate government officials

Verify the identity of the sender before responding to any communication to avoid falling victim to malicious messaging campaigns.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Dating apps are enhancing safety measures to combat online abuse and ensure user identity verification.
London politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Man wrongly arrested for a second time over a misspelling of his name

Mistakes in name spelling can lead to wrongful arrests.
Police need to verify identities to prevent wrongful detentions.
#real-id
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

81% of travelers already have REAL ID-compliant identification prior to the deadline.
Travelers will be allowed to fly without REAL ID via additional identity checks.
Government made efforts to extend hours and accommodate travelers needing REAL IDs.
more#real-id
NYC startup
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Sam Altman's World brings biometric eyeball scans to US

World uses biometric scanning to verify human identity amid claims of privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
#ai
NYC startup
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Dystopian eye-scanning tech rolls out in US to track every move

Expansion of iris-scanning technology in the US aims to create a secure digital identity for verification across various platforms.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Dystopian eye-scanning tech rolls out in US to track every move

Expansion of iris-scanning technology in the US aims to create a secure digital identity for verification across various platforms.
more#ai
#technology
NYC startup
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning ID technology debuts in the US

Tools for Humanity launches World, a unique eyeball-scanning ID verification system, emphasizing human identity in a tech-focused world.
more#technology
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 months ago

Why is Sweden asking citizenship applicants extra security questions?

The Swedish government has introduced strict security checks for citizenship applicants to ensure national security.
#social-security
fromFast Company
4 months ago
US Elections

It will soon get harder to claim Social Security checks: What to know about new in-person identity verification rules

fromFast Company
4 months ago
US Elections

It will soon get harder to claim Social Security checks: What to know about new in-person identity verification rules

more#social-security
#social-security-administration
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US news

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US news

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

more#social-security-administration
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

DOGE allies want more online identity verification despite its mixed efficacy

Elon Musk's affiliates advocate for identity verification in government benefit payouts to combat fraud.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Vouchsafe secures 1 million pre-seed funding to tackle ID poverty and transform identity verification

Vouchsafe has secured £1 million in funding to combat global ID poverty through innovative identity verification solutions.
#walmart
more#walmart
NYC startup
fromsiliconcanals.com
4 months ago

German identity verification firm IDnow acquired by New York's Corsair Capital for 273M

IDnow has been acquired by Corsair Capital for $295M, gaining a majority stake to accelerate its growth in identity verification.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Deepfake cyberattacks proliferated in 2024, iProov claims

Deepfake scams and spoofed identities are on the rise, with significant increases in various attack methods reported by iProov in 2024.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app

The UK government is launching a digital wallet app for securely storing driver's licenses and other government documents.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Take it from me: never, ever get a new phone number

I imagined somebody from Instagram's security team watching my selfie video, eyeballing the pictures I'd posted to my account over the years, and confirming my identity once and for all.
Digital life
fromAmazic
8 months ago

How Zero Trust redefines traditional authentication and authorization practices - Amazic

Zero Trust requires continuous identity verification for users and devices and transforms traditional security methods to prevent data breaches.
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Face matching now available on GSA's login.gov

The GSA's facial matching login service is now generally available, despite acknowledging its imperfections.
Miscellaneous
fromNextgov.com
9 months ago

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.
Business
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Google Wallet will let you make a digital ID from a US passport

Google Wallet is beta testing a digital ID for TSA checkpoints, advice to keep physical ID handy.
Users can create a secure digital ID in minutes by scanning their passport and verifying identity.
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