Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:
BioCatch Caps 2025 With Record Quarter Amid AI-Driven Fraud Pressure
BioCatch reported a record quarter to close 2025, citing rising demand for behavioral biometrics as financial institutions respond to AI-driven fraud and scams. The company positions the results as evidence that continuous behavioral analysis is becoming a core component of fraud prevention strategies. The behavioral biometrics firm, which focuses on fraud and financial crime prevention for digital banking channels, said it added 90 new customers in 2025, including Wells Fargo, and that three of the four largest U.S. banks by assets now use its technology.
Madagascar Begins Pilot Biometric Enrollment for National Digital ID Program
Madagascar has launched pilot biometric enrollment activities as part of its national digital identity program, moving beyond planning into early operational testing. The rollout is being managed under the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications, working with the National Office for Identification (ONI), according to local reporting and an announcement shared by Orange actu Madagascar.
Yoti’s MyFace Passive Liveness Meets iBeta PAD Level 3 Certification
Yoti’s MyFace passive liveness technology has achieved iBeta PAD Level 3 certification under ISO/IEC 30107-3 for presentation attack detection. The certification signals suitability for higher-assurance identity verification use cases without requiring active user interaction. According to the company, the MyFace capability is a passive approach designed to work from a single selfie capture rather than requiring users to perform active “challenge” motions.
CyberloQ and Ingenid Add Voice Biometrics and Deepfake Detection to Location-Based MFA
CyberloQ and Ingenid have partnered to integrate voice biometrics and deepfake detection into location-based multi-factor authentication workflows. The collaboration reflects growing interest in combining biometric and contextual signals to strengthen access controls. The combined offering is positioned for use cases where both identity assurance and fraud resistance are required across channels such as call centers and mobile onboarding.
Security Expert Warns Physical Document Controls Are Being Overlooked
A security expert has warned that physical document controls are being overlooked as organizations focus more heavily on digital identity systems. The commentary highlights how weaknesses in physical ID issuance and handling can undermine broader identity security efforts. Across sectors, organizations are investing heavily in biometrics, mobile credentials, and AI-driven fraud detection.
Alabama House Advances Optional Digital Driver’s License via ALEA App
The Alabama House has advanced legislation authorizing an optional digital driver’s license delivered through an ALEA-approved mobile application. The bill emphasizes voluntary adoption and preserves the legal standing of physical credentials. Lawmakers discussed technology and software needs tied to implementation, and the measure includes a funding contingency that would make rollout dependent on available funds.
BIO-key and Visualforma Partner on Portuguese Public-Sector Digital Identity
BIO-key and Visualforma have announced a partnership focused on delivering biometric and digital identity solutions for Portugal’s public sector. The companies said the rollout follows a structured deployment framework that has already been executed for municipal administrations and other public entities. The collaboration aims to support secure access and identity verification across government services.
QKS Group Names Fenergo a Most Valuable Pioneer in 2026 AI Maturity Matrix
QKS Group has named Fenergo a “Most Valuable Pioneer” in its 2026 AI Maturity Matrix for KYC and CLM platforms. The firm said the research places particular weight on generative AI innovation and lifecycle orchestration as financial institutions modernize onboarding, periodic reviews, and broader due diligence processes. The designation reflects Fenergo’s use of AI to support compliance automation and client lifecycle management.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team