While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. And as The New York Times (NYT) reported recently, these IDs — long-prized by underage folks who want to hit the bars before they’re legally allowed — are only growing...
Identity verification firm Prove has acquired fellow digital identity company Portabl. The deal, announced Tuesday (Jan. 14), gives Prove access to Portabl’s offerings including the company’s specialty: reusable ID verification and networks. “Think back to the last time you signed up for a new online...
The passwordless future has long been promised, but has long been just over the horizon — remaining more an aspiration than a reality. Passwords, after all, are sticky. We’ve used them for decades, augmented by security questions drawing upon moms’ maiden names, the color of...
ID.me has reportedly been valued at $1.8 billion following a tender offer. That’s up from $1.73 billion two years ago, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Nov. 25), citing a source familiar with the matter. The transaction was led by new investor Ribbit Capital, with existing investors Viking Global Investors...
LinkedIn will reportedly begin showing user verification badges within its primary feed in November. This move comes after the company began verifying users in April 2023 to combat fake profiles, scams and misinformation fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), CNBC reported Friday (Oct. 25). “Being able...
More than 30 years ago, a cartoon appeared in the New Yorker, now made famous by any number of memes and framed pictures — a canine perched at a computer, proclaiming: “On the Internet, no one knows you’re a dog.” Fast forward to the current...
In an age where security is paramount and identity fraud is a growing concern, the Real ID Act stands at the forefront of a significant shift in how individuals are verified. Envision a world where every ID tells a story of authenticity, seamlessly linking individuals to...
IDEMIA Public Security North America and My Family ID have partnered to help families capture a photo, fingerprints and other identification information for their children for use in case a child or other family member ever goes missing. This collaboration brings together the My Family...
ID verification firm Socure has introduced a new way for businesses to validate return customers. Selfie Reverification, announced Thursday (Aug. 8), can validate customers online with a selfie from any device in less than two seconds. “Identity verification isn’t a one-time event. As consumers interact...
