Identity verification stories

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.

Nearly 80% of financial firms have neglected to verify exit plans of cloud and SaaS providers, risking major disruption in their technology supply chains.

UK conveyancing faces tougher anti-money laundering checks as 73% of law firms' suspicious activity reports link to property transactions.

UK firm Verifymy teams up with k-ID to integrate email-based age checks into developer toolkit, enhancing online safety for children amid growing global regulations.

Teachers Mutual Bank has sped up identity checks from three days to under a minute by upgrading to Boomi's real-time integration platform, enhancing member experience.

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

SecureW2 enhances its platform with new integrations, using real-time risk data from SentinelOne and others to strengthen certificate-based access control.

A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.

MPs will debate Labour’s plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters’ personal data from misuse and theft.

A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

AI-driven cyberattacks have surged in Australia, targeting major firms like Qantas and CommBank as attackers exploit browser flaws and stolen credentials.

Proximus Global launches Konera, a platform unifying mobile network APIs to streamline connectivity and identity services for enterprises and developers in India.

Canadian startup TransCrypts raises CDN $20 million to enhance secure digital ID control and combat rising AI-driven fraud globally.

Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.