Security Expert Warns REAL ID Database Creates Major Hacking, Privacy Risks
Security expert Joshua McKenty, CEO and Co-Founder of Polyguard, has issued a strong warning about the national REAL ID system, calling it a “giant bullseye…
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iCard Deploys Regula’s Biometric Tech for Enhanced Digital Wallet Security
iCard, a European e-money institution, has partnered with identity verification provider Regula to enhance its Know Your Customer (KYC) and fraud detection…
Swedish Police Seek Mobile Biometric and Passport Readers in Major Equipment Procurement
The Swedish Police Authority has issued a competitive tender for mobile fingerprint readers with integrated passport reading capabilities, signaling a…
Facephi Launches AI Biometric Identity Suite on AWS Marketplace
Spanish biometric technology company Facephi has launched its suite of AI-powered biometric identity verification and fraud prevention services on AWS…
Jamaica’s Sangster Airport Launches Biometric Gates for Automated Immigration
Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has completed a major upgrade of its biometric security systems. The new technology, implemented…
authID Raises $2.1M from Investors to Expand Biometric Authentication Business
authID has announced the pricing of a registered direct offering expected to raise approximately $2.1 million. The company is selling 373,060 shares of common…
African Fintech Leaders Partner to Launch Regional KYC Compliance Platform
Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT) and European compliance technology provider IDCanopy have announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced Know Your…
Uganda Launches Mass Digital ID Renewal Campaign Ahead of 2026 Elections
Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched a nationwide campaign to renew and expand national ID coverage ahead of the…
Social Security Cards Going Digital in 2025 as SSA Modernizes Access System
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that Americans will soon be able to access their Social Security numbers digitally through their my…
India Launches Nationwide Rollout of Chip-Based E-Passports to Boost Security
India has launched the nationwide rollout of chip-based electronic passports, expanding a pilot initiative that began in April 2024. The new e-passports…