Reddit adds labeling for non-human accounts, weighs personhood verification methods
Reddit is for people. So says the popular messaging platform, which has introduced a new labeling system for automated accounts,…
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Unico expands global digital identity footprint with new Silicon Valley HQ
Unico has opened a new global headquarters in Silicon Valley as it takes a leap into the U.S. and other…
New report warns federal fraud controls are falling behind
A new fraud-prevention report sponsored by Socure argues that the federal government is facing a fraud environment that is changing…
Accelerated AI adoption outpacing trust: Thales 2026 Digital Trust Index
Thales’ 2026 Digital Trust Index shows an industry in transition, as AI technology continues to disrupt legacy approaches to identity…
AusPost gives up on its digital ID amid rising competition
Australia Post is shutting down Digital iD, the first privately operated digital identity service to earn accreditation from the Australian…
Facephi expands LATAM behavioral biometrics footprint with new banking contract
Facephi has secured a new banking client in Central America. The five‑year deal will see Facephi deploy its mule account…
Malaysia’s age verification rules for social media could be world’s strictest
Indonesia became the first Asian country to ban social media for under-16s, following Australia’s lead. Neighboring Malaysia is taking a…
IKE Tech moves to commercialize age gated vapes amid FDA regulatory shift
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reluctant to greenlight flavored vapes. The caution in granting licenses is due to…
Regula finds companies stuck on outdated fraud KPIs as identity threats evolve
Regula is charting the gap between outdated fraud‑prevention metrics, and the ones companies want to implement. It found this gap…
Better Identity Coalition partners on gen-AI fraud threat mitigation guidance
Across banking, fintech and crypto, fraud is ramping up, costing financial institutions significant losses. A new public-private initiative co-chaired by…
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