Mandatory biometric verification for Ghana Card holders takes effect
Ghana has reminded its citizens that a new legal framework mandating the biometric verification of individuals presenting the Ghana Card…
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Global fraud escalation drives new wave of biometric and continuous verification in banking
AI‑driven identity fraud is accelerating with deepfakes, synthetic identities and cross‑platform attacks causing billions in losses and pushing banks toward…
Brighthire uses Zoom signals to detect deepfakes in job interviews
A new fraud protection capability for live interviews of employment candidates on Zoom introduced by Brighthire uses signals and proprietary…
Indonesia telcos challenge biometric SIM verification fees ahead of rollout
Telecommunication companies in Indonesia have urged the government to reduce or entirely waive the cost they are expected to incur…
Persona sees ‘fraud slop’ pale next to simple presentation attacks in 2026 H1 report
Persona has found simple presentation attacks to be the dominant form of selfie fraud. The identity company’s first-half 2026 report…
Google brings liveness detection to anti-bot verification
Google is testing a new reCAPTCHA method that asks users to perform simple hand gestures on camera. The service is…
Indonesia to require face biometrics for new mobile numbers
Indonesia will require face biometrics for new mobile number registrations starting in July as part of a broader push to…
Ghana moves toward mandatory biometric verification as child ID enrollment expands
Ghana is moving toward mandatory biometric verification for many public and private sector transactions while expanding child enrollment and strengthening…
Sierra Leone launches biometric verification drive for foreign nationals
A mandatory nationwide biometric verification exercise for all foreign nationals living and working in Sierra Leone is set to begin…
Kenya clarifies biometric re-enrollment rules for previously registered voters
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has sought to quell public confusion with a clarification on whether voters need…
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