Pakistan to modernize identity system, Digital Authority creating DPI sub-stacks
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new regulations that overhaul its national identity system. The reforms address…
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Frontex lays groundwork for full rollout of new EU border management systems
The massive digital shift happening across sectors is also complicating border crossing. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS introduce…
Deepfakes, social engineering working together to ‘break human judgment’
One of 2025’s top tech trends looks just like your boss, or maybe your mom, or Aunt Stella. Deepfakes have…
New Series B round brings Adaptive’s total capital raised to $146.5 million
Adaptive Security has announced an $81 million Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from NVentures…
OpenID Foundation launching self-certification program for 3 specs in Feb 2026
The OpenID Foundation will soon release conformance testing for three final identity specifications, in what a release calls “a defining…
Seamfix revealed as developer of Benin’s biometric passport renewal app
Seamfix has been revealed as the developer of Benin’s self-service passport renewal app with face biometrics and liveness detection. The…
Prove launches enterprise trust exchange to extend reusable digital identity’s reach
A new digital trust exchange introduced by Prove brings together verified customer data and credentials from partners, and uses the…
Itsme acquires iDIN in merger of Benelux bank-driven verification systems
Itsme, a bank-driven digital identity firm based in Belgium, has acquired Dutch banking verification service iDIN. A release says the…
Laos launches national digital ID as digital transformation picks up pace
The Laos government has begun nationwide issuance of its new national digital identity card, with the system officially going live…
Digital identity and fraud risk in the UK: Preparing for what comes next
By Dave Rossi, Managing Director at National Hunter The introduction of the digital ID scheme has been met with a…
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