Ian Fleming

IBM: Detecting and preventing deepfake attacks in the wild

2025-05-16 Ian Fleming

According to the IBM Threat Intelligence Index 2025, generative AI is growing in popularity as a tool for threat actors, especially those creating deepfakes. Learn more about the dangers of deepfakes and how to be vigilant against these attacks.

IKE Tech Introduces Blockchain-Based Age Verification for electronic nicotine delivery systems

2025-05-16 Ian Fleming

IKE Tech LLC, a technology firm at the forefront of IoT, identity verification (IDV), and tokenization, has filed a component Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) along with a Tobacco Product Master File (TPMF) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

The FB has warned of a new AI deepfake phishing campaign where attackers impersonate senior government officials using texts and voice messages to steal account access.

CNN: Watch cybersecurity expert fool a deepfake detector

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

With AI technology creating more and more realistic deepfakes, detectors are not up to the challenge of realizing what is real and what is fake, according to an industry expert.

Age verification for social media approved in Nebraska

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

Nebraska minors must obtain parental consent before creating social media accounts under a bill passed by lawmakers May 14.

Veriff boasts 2.5x surge in business volumes across Latin America in 2024, Unveils US Database

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

Veriff Americas reports 80% year-over-year revenue growth, 335% increase in total verification volumes, and 71% growth in customer base.

Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

Raonsecure’s biometric authentication service TouchEn OnePass for financial services, fintechs and educational institutions in Japan has surpassed 7 million monthly active users.

US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

Newly enacted law makes Montana the 25th state to enact AI deepfake election protections.

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

In a major step toward digital transformation, the Laos is preparing to roll out modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

Plaid has updated its identity verification product to counter the threat posed by fraudsters who use generative artificial intelligence.

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

eToro has announced the integration of UAE PASS, in order to streamline user onboarding in the UAE.

1.4 million naturalised South Africa citizens and permanent residents now able to obtain Smart IDs and use eHome Affairs.

2025-05-12 Ian Fleming

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can today announce that — for the first time in South African history — naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents will, when Home Affairs offices open on Monday, 12 May 2025, be able to apply for Smart Card IDs, including through the eHomeAffairs platform.

Posts by Ian Fleming:

IBM: Detecting and preventing deepfake attacks in the wild

IKE Tech Introduces Blockchain-Based Age Verification for electronic nicotine delivery systems

FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials

CNN: Watch cybersecurity expert fool a deepfake detector

Age verification for social media approved in Nebraska

Veriff boasts 2.5x surge in business volumes across Latin America in 2024, Unveils US Database

Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets

US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

1.4 million naturalised South Africa citizens and permanent residents now able to obtain Smart IDs and use eHome Affairs.

Greece Urges Citizens to Secure New Digital ID Ahead of September 2025

Anti-fraud technology employed withAustralian states' digital drivers licenses may be “invalid” and easy to make

China set to unveil its “Cyberspace ID,” a national digital ID system that centralises online identity verification

Grindr partners with Facetec for biometric age assurance in the UK

Digital Credentials API first draft published by W3C