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Identity verification stories - Page 12

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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Credas launches UK's first reusable compliance wallet for property

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Credas launches the UK's first reusable compliance wallet to cut property ID checks from 5.4 to one, speeding up homebuying with verified digital credentials.
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IDnow bolsters global leadership to boost digital trust vision

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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IDnow strengthens its global leadership with key executive hires to advance its vision of embedding trust in digital identity verification worldwide.
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HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.
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IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
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Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.
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Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.
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UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.
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Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
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Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
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NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.
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AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
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Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
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Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.
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UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.
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Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
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Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.
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Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
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LexisNexis to highlight data enrichment at BIBA 2025 event

Tue, 13th May 2025
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions will spotlight property, motor, and identity data enrichment at BIBA Conference 2025 to boost brokers' efficiency and customer experience.
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FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners

Thu, 8th May 2025
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FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.