Ian Fleming

Beyond Identity integrates Nametag ID verification to enhance deepfake defense

2025-03-20 Ian Fleming

The deepfake defense and ID verification product aims to address critical enterprise security challenges related to MFA and single sign-on.

IATA Makes Push To Speed Up Digital ID Technology

2025-03-20 Ian Fleming

IATA is calling for the rapid uptake of digital identity technologies, both to smooth the flow of passengers through their journeys and to improve security.

Scammers using deepfake voice cloning to trick people into sending money

2025-03-20 Ian Fleming

Phone scammers are increasingly using voice cloning technology to impersonate loved ones and trick individuals into handing over money, and experts recommend establishing a secret code word, checking before acting, creating an emergency contact list, and being cautious about social media to reduce the risk of falling prey to these scams.

IOTA decentralized identity framework reaches Alpha release on new blockchain VM

2025-03-19 Ian Fleming

The Alpha release of IOTA Identity brings self-sovereign identity, verifiable credentials, and privacy-first digital interactions to the upcoming IOTA Mainnet.

US Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

2025-03-18 Ian Fleming

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) supports Somalia's national ID digital transformation

2025-03-18 Ian Fleming

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) remains committed to helping Somalia reach new milestones in its national ID card issuance and general digital transformation pursuits. A reaffirmation of this commitment was displayed recently when some NADRA officials visited the country to discussion advance existing collaborative efforts.

Romania finalizes formalities for digital ID, issuance begins March 20 2025

2025-03-18 Ian Fleming

Romania will begin issuing its new Electronic Identity Card (CEI) on Thursday March 20, one week after the government concluded formalities for the process to kick off.

Razer and Sam Altman’s World add ID verification to video games - Blockworks

2025-03-18 Ian Fleming

Razer ID verified by World ID is designed to prevent bots from entering games and swiping rewards.

TSA at SAN accepting California mobile driver’s licenses during identity verification process

2025-03-17 Ian Fleming

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is now accepting California mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) for identity verification purposes. Travelers with a California-issued photo identification can add their mDL or state ID to their digital wallet on their mobile device and use it at any of the airport’s TSA security checkpoints.

IDNTTY Launches a New Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Service

2025-03-15 Ian Fleming

IDNTTY, a Dubai UAE company dedicated to building open and decentralized systems, has officially launched its latest innovation—an identity service built on its own independent blockchain network.

Game-Changing Driver’s License Update: These U.S. States Now Accept Digital IDs

2025-03-15 Ian Fleming

Recently, California joined this initiative, allowing its residents to integrate their IDs into Apple Wallet

Taiwan to begin roll out of digital identity wallet

2025-03-13 Ian Fleming

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled a prototype of the Taiwan Digital Identity Wallet (TW DIW) and announced plans to begin public testing of consumer services by the end of the year.

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Beyond Identity integrates Nametag ID verification to enhance deepfake defense

IATA Makes Push To Speed Up Digital ID Technology

Scammers using deepfake voice cloning to trick people into sending money

IOTA decentralized identity framework reaches Alpha release on new blockchain VM

US Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) supports Somalia's national ID digital transformation

Romania finalizes formalities for digital ID, issuance begins March 20 2025

Razer and Sam Altman’s World add ID verification to video games - Blockworks

TSA at SAN accepting California mobile driver’s licenses during identity verification process

IDNTTY Launches a New Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Service

Game-Changing Driver’s License Update: These U.S. States Now Accept Digital IDs

Taiwan to begin roll out of digital identity wallet

Duolingo English Test Joins Forces With Sumsub to Ramp Up AI Fraud Prevention

UK research group has developed an innovative Deepfake detection solution labelled "DeepGuard"

Trend Micro Predicts Rise of Deepfake-Powered Malicious Digital Twins - Times of Oman

Beyond Identity integrates Nametag ID verification to enhance deepfake defense

Emerging Laws Propel Hotels Towards Digital ID Solutions