Visa partners with AfDB to broaden digital inclusion
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Visa have formalized a strategic partnership to bolster Africa’s digital ecosystem. Announced at the…
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Legacy MFA from major airlines hacked, exposing reams of data
On these pages, “multifactor authentication” has begun to sound archaic, as biometrics, passkeys, proximity detection and other security tools offer…
Mastercard unveils security-focused Start Path program
Mastercard has launched its Start Path Security Solutions accelerator aimed at supporting start-ups tackling cybersecurity, fraud prevention, digital identity and…
Vietnam kicks off e-ID registration campaign for foreign nationals
Vietnam has kicked off a 50-day campaign to register foreign nationals for the new Level-2 electronic identification system. Running through…
Bhutan hosts decentralized application hackathon with Ethereum Foundation
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a world leader in digital public infrastructure (DPI) and it’s looking to build out the…
Kazakhstan bans face coverings that impede facial recognition in public
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has signed a legislation that prevents the wearing of face coverings in public places…
IGF discussions advance push for interoperable digital ID in Africa
In the past, there’ve been calls, including from UNECA, for a unique African interoperable digital ID which can be used…
Deepfake defense tools integrated by authID and Prove, launched by Evo Tech
authID has formed a strategic relationship with Prove to ensure the integrity of digital identities against the threat of deepfakes….
Growing identity fraud challenges put higher education at risk
By Chris Borkenhagen, CISO & Chief Digital Officer at AuthenticID As higher education institutions continue to expand their digital services,…
Indonesia and Tony Blair Institute unveil roadmap to bridge financial inclusion gap
A new study from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), launched in partnership with the Gates Foundation and…
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