Equifax Adds Deepfake Detection to Kount 360 Identity Proofing as Fraudsters Pivot to AI
Equifax has introduced a new Identity Proofing solution inside its Kount 360 platform, adding deepfake detection through a partnership with Incode Technologies…
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Indian Railways Launches Aadhaar-Based Biometric Attendance for Ticket Checking Staff
Indian Railways has launched an Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system for its ticket checking staff (TTEs), marking a major step in modernizing workforce…
UAE to End SMS and Email OTPs for Digital Banking by March 2026, Adopting Biometrics and Passkeys
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has directed licensed financial institutions to phase out SMS and email-based one-time passwords (OTPs)…
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Launches at Las Vegas, speeding screening for American, Delta, and United travelers
Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport has introduced TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, a facial recognition system that verifies identity without a physical ID…
Blockchain-Based Biometric Identity Market to Expand Through 2034 as AI, KYC, and Cross-Border Initiatives Drive Adoption
The blockchain-based biometric identity market is projected to expand significantly through 2034, according to new analysis from Precedence Research. Combining…
Global Consumer Electronic Biometric Market to Reach US$ 157.49 Billion by 2033, Led by North America
The global consumer electronic biometric market is expected to expand from US$ 45.12 billion in 2024 to US$ 157.49 billion by 2033, representing a compound…
Draft Fiji Police Act Proposes DNA and Biometric Vetting for New Recruits
Fiji’s draft Police Act proposes stricter recruitment standards for new officers, including requirements for DNA samples, psychological evaluations, and…
Nuggets’ Decentralized Identity Platform Added to Carahsoft GSA Schedule for U.S. Federal Agencies
Nuggets’ decentralized identity platform is now available to U.S. federal government agencies through Carahsoft’s General Services Administration (GSA)…
UK Government Considers Digital ID Cards as Part of Asylum Reform Strategy
The UK government is evaluating the introduction of digital ID cards as part of a package of reforms aimed at addressing illegal immigration and pressures on…
Alberta Launches Canada’s First Mobile Health Card Through Alberta Wallet
Alberta has become the first Canadian province to launch a mobile health card, introducing the new credential through its Alberta Wallet app at the end of last…