Security
Exposed Persona Frontend Reveals Extensive Biometric Surveillance Stack Behind Age Verification
Security researchers investigating Discord’s age-verification implementation have discovered a publicly exposed frontend belonging to Persona Identities, Inc.,…
Greece Upgrades Gov.gr Wallet With Revocation Alerts and OTP Auto-Fill
Greece has rolled out an update to its Gov.gr Wallet digital identity app that adds revocation alerts for stored credentials, automatic one-time password…
ID Tech Digest – October 9, 2025
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: RSA’s 2026 ID IQ…
Buenos Aires Pioneers Blockchain-based SSI with QuarkID
The government of Buenos Aires has launched a pioneering blockchain-based digital identity system that marks a significant shift from traditional centralized…
Zwipe Brings Biometric Authentication to LEGIC Access Solution
Zwipe and LEGIC Identsystems have introduced a new biometric feature for LEGIC-based access control systems, integrating fingerprint authentication directly…
DHS Teams with SpruceID on Digital Credentials
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is collaborating with SpruceID to enhance the privacy and security of digital credentials for cross-border…
Consumers Embrace Biometrics Despite Data Worries in Aware Survey
A new report from Aware is shedding some light on the ongoing mainstreaming of biometric technology. The Biometrics Business Guide 2024: Consumer Trust Report…
No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
New Zealand’s government has cleared the Identity Check facial recognition system of significant racial bias, following extensive testing that represents the…
GSA Launches Face-Based Sign-In for Login.gov
The General Services Administration (GSA) has officially announced the general availability of facial recognition technology for Login.gov, its single sign-on…
Humanity Protocol Testnet Nets 25,000 Registrations in First 24 Hours
Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project backed by Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, recently launched its testnet and attracted an impressive 25,000…