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Okta to acquire Israeli startup Axiom Security

Okta has signed an agreement to acquire Israeli startup Axiom Security and plans to integrate its Privileged Access Management (PAM)…

 

New Keyo CEO to lead palm biometrics business into new markets

Palm biometrics technology firm Keyo has named a new CEO to lead expansion into key industries such as healthcare, retail,…

 

Google unveils identity verification rules for Android app developers

Google is introducing an identity verification requirement for developers to register applications for installation on certified Android devices. The new…

 

Australian bank introduces ID verification with selfie biometrics to fight fraud

Selfie biometrics are coming to National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the country’s largest financial institutions. Facial matching tech for…

 

How to secure digital trust amid deepfakes and AI

By Jason Oeltjen, Vice President of Product Management, Ping Identity A recent phishing scam involving an AI-generated video of YouTube’s…

 

VA advances biometric authentication pilot through small business competition

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embarked on a biometric experiment that could reshape how tens of thousands…

 

New hire for Veridas to build on face access success in Brazil, Southern Cone

Veridas is reinforcing its commitment to Brazil and the Southern Cone with the appointment of Anders Hartington as Regional Director,…

 

Ghana seeks to restructure digital ID authority for enhanced law enforcement

Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) could soon be placed under the tutelage of the Ministry of Interior on a permanent…

 

Retail facial recognition prospects boosted by Facewatch feature, NZ privacy guidance

Retailers are navigating twin concerns around incidents of theft and assaults on staff and data privacy regulations as they consider…

 

Rage verification: objections to UK, US online safety laws get heated

In the course of a few months, online age assurance – and the age verification or age estimation tech that…

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