Anonybit announces passwordless authentication partnerships with Hypr and FPC
Anonybit has announced two new partnerships designed to develop and spread its decentralized biometric authentication infrastructure. As part of its…
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Identity management firm NetBr acquired by Brazilian cybersecurity giant SEK
Brazilian identity and access management (IAM) firm Netbr has been acquired by cybersecurity company SEK (Security Ecosystem Knowledge) as part…
Fingerprinting spent shell casings now possible with electrochemical process
The game of Clue (Cluedo in the UK) grows ever more redundant, as improvements in forensics technology make it easier…
Barbados plans new nationwide campaign to build trust in digital ID initiative
In the next few months, Barbados intends to embark on a countrywide campaign to further explain to citizens the importance…
IDnow reduces bias in facial recognition with EU-funded MAMMOth project
Identity verification provider IDnow reports significant progress in reducing algorithmic bias in facial recognition systems, following its participation in the…
American companies fed China’s growing surveillance network, report shows
Aided by U.S. government programs, for years, U.S. firms have sold or enabled technology that feeds China’s surveillance state. An…
California seeks input on bill applying age assurance rules to social media
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a public meeting to solicit public comment to inform its policy on…
Dating app Smitten with Signicat’s eID verification to stop fake profiles
Tired of fake profiles, scams and catfishing on dating apps? The creators of dating app Smitten seem to be, which…
Experian acquires KYC360 as firms seek streamlined financial compliance
Compliance and identity verification providers are stepping up with new solutions to meet mounting regulatory pressures and evolving fraud risks….
Ping Identity adds Keyless’ ‘Zero-Knowledge Biometrics’ to platform with acquisition
Keyless and Ping Identity have reached an agreement for the latter to acquire the former and integrate its “Zero-Knowledge Biometrics”…
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