Ian Fleming

Identity fraud costing the UK an estimated £1.8bn every year

2024-12-10 Ian Fleming

dentity fraud continues to grow and now costs the UK an estimated £1.8 billion each year. It is one of the most common case types filed to the Cifa sNational Fraud Database by its 750-plus industry members – accounting for 64% of all filings in 2023 with more than 237,000 identity fraud cases recorded.

Bars and restaurants in NYS to accept mobile IDs for age verification

2024-12-10 Ian Fleming

New mobile IDs aim to prevent underage drinking and streamline the verification process for businesses.

Scammers using AI-generated videos of doctors to peddle supplements and harmful health advice

2024-12-09 Ian Fleming

Online scammers are exploiting the faces and names of real Australian doctors to sell dietary supplements and peddle harmful medical advice, putting patients' health at risk.

Australian government's world-first plan to stop identity theft underway - An identity wallet

2024-12-09 Ian Fleming

The federal government is trialling a new way for Australians to prove their identity without handing over any sensitive information.

Tennessee new laws 2025: Age verification for social media, porn sites

2024-12-03 Ian Fleming

Starting in January, Tennessee will require anyone who watches pornography to verify their age to access adult websites. One group has sued in order to stop the law from taking effect in the state, claiming the law is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, a similar case from Texas will go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Identity fraud costing the UK an estimated £1.8bn every year

Bars and restaurants in NYS to accept mobile IDs for age verification

Scammers using AI-generated videos of doctors to peddle supplements and harmful health advice

Australian government's world-first plan to stop identity theft underway - An identity wallet

Tennessee new laws 2025: Age verification for social media, porn sites

Germany's GIZ Launches Digital Identity and E-Services Platform Tender in Benin

Major DocuSign Phishing Campaign Targets Corporate Credentials Across US and Europe

Data Breach—240,000 Credit Union Members Exposed

Machine (Device) Identity: An Important Defense Against Rising Phishing Threats

Canadian community-driven Web3 project, Nya Launches UniPaws.World, Community-Driven Platform for Digital Identity