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Digital Identity stories - Page 14

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RYT event to spotlight blockchain's role in national systems

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.
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Ping Identity appoints Daniel Gardner ANZ sales director

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ping Identity has appointed Daniel Gardner as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to boost its identity platform presence in the region.
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OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.
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Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
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ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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ConnectID and k-ID partner to enhance child safety on Australian gaming platforms with privacy-focused age verification and parental controls.
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DigiCert acquires Valimail in move to tap USD $4B DMARC market

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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DigiCert expands into the USD $4B DMARC market by acquiring Valimail, adding zero trust email authentication to its digital trust platform.
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Rubrik expands CrowdStrike integration to boost identity security

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Rubrik has enhanced its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to help firms swiftly detect and reverse malicious identity changes, boosting hybrid cyber defence.
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SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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SailPoint and HCLTech have partnered to deliver AI-driven identity security solutions, aiding enterprises in managing digital identities across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
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Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.
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AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.
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NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.
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Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.
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Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.
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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.
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AI & fragmented identities heighten enterprise security risks

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New research reveals AI and fragmented digital identities are increasing enterprise security risks, with 11 hours spent investigating each critical incident.
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AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AfricAI, a joint venture led from Nigeria, launches to develop and deploy sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting with healthcare and public services.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
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Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.