The past decade has witnessed AI transform communication security. What’s most striking isn’t just how quickly threats evolve, but how our fundamental assumptions about digital … Read more
The dark side of convenience Remember when transferring money meant standing in line at the bank, filling out paperwork, and showing your driver’s license to … Read more
Africa’s entrepreneurs are ready for the global stage Across Africa, entrepreneurs are launching businesses that are reshaping industries, creating jobs, and strengthening economies. Today, 22% … Read more
I recently returned from speaking at the 2025 MoneyLIVE Summit and Transform Finance events in London, and the urgency surrounding AI-driven fraud has never been … Read more
Lawmakers around the world have placed strict rules on companies that collect and process biometric data of consumers, and the lawmakers in Australia and New … Read more
Why financial institutions can’t afford to stay stuck in the past Compliance teams are overwhelmed. Regulations keep piling up, fraudsters are finding new ways to … Read more
As businesses accelerate their digital transformation, identity verification (IDV) has become critical for credit applications, e-commerce, and financial transactions. Yet a persistent myth remains: that … Read more
The need for stronger identity verification (IDV) has never been greater. Fraudsters are using deepfakes, synthetic identities, and stolen credentials to bypass traditional security measures. … Read more
The allure of digital IDs The evolution of a verifiable digital credential—more commonly referred to as a digital ID or a mobile driver’s license (mDL)—has … Read more
Valentine’s Day should be about connection, trust, and genuine relationships. Sadly, for many, it’s also a time when scammers take advantage of emotions and online … Read more
Waiting to implement identity verification is a risk Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Act 2024 has officially passed, with full enforcement set … Read more
In the spirit of the reveal of the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 (“Mocha Mousse”), we announce the official Identity Verification (IDV) Trend … Read more
Synthetic identity fraud has recently emerged as a critical threat, particularly in the realms of document forgery and liveness deception. In fact, over the last … Read more
The AML/CTF Amendment Bill 2024 has officially passed both the Australian House of Representatives and Senate, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts to … Read more
The current landscape Australia took large strides last week to become world leaders in Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements when doing your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) … Read more
Your name in clay Kushim: supposedly the earliest recorded name of a person in writing (c. 3400-3000 BCE). Found on clay tablets in Sumer, Mesopotamia. … Read more
In a significant move toward digital child protection, Australia is set to introduce legislation that restricts social media access for minor users under 16 years … Read more
The UK Labour government has refreshed the previous government’s privacy law amendments with the Data (Use and Access) Bill. Similar to AI regulation, laws often … Read more
Building a successful identity verification (IDV) solution is as much about what you choose not to do as it is about what you decide to … Read more
Is it surprising to read that there are approximately 2,200 cyberattacks per day globally? While the number of successful breaches is not increasing, some reports … Read more
