Identity Verification news and trends

Digital Birth Certificates Expand Range of Paperless IDs in Connected Economy
Digital Identity // April 21, 2024

You’ve likely heard of digital driver’s licenses, digital passports, and digital IDs. Now, digital birth certificates are emerging as the latest addition to the digital identity landscape, offering a glimpse into the future of identification and authentication. An ongoing pilot program in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia...

Airports Accelerate Digital Transformation to Enhance Passenger Experiences
Travel Payments // April 18, 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the aviation industry continues to adapt, seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance passenger experiences. Recent developments at various international airports underscore this trend, showcasing the evolution of airport technologies toward a more digital and connected future. Dayton...

Prove Adds ID Verification Tools to AWS Marketplace
Identity // April 16, 2024

Prove has added its customer experience and ID verification/authentication offerings to AWS Marketplace. According to a Tuesday (April 16) news release, the addition lets customers access Prove’s commerce enablement, identity verification and identity authentication solutions for faster onboarding, reduced abandonment and lower rates of fraud. The release noted...

States Embrace Mobile Driver’s Licenses to Fight Fraud Amid Privacy Scrutiny
Identity // April 09, 2024

In an era dominated by smartphones, the necessity of carrying physical driver’s licenses or ID cards may soon become obsolete. Across the United States, the momentum behind mobile driver’s license proposals is gaining significant traction. States, as well as the federal government, are increasingly viewing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Spike in Identity Fraud Forces Banks to Embrace Innovation

April 23, 2024
To the hammer of a bad actor, everything vulnerable looks like a nail. And with the rise of sophisticated fraud techniques, organizations like financial institutions that are operating within security-critical sectors are increasingly faced with the daunting task of safeguarding against a shifting mix of fraudulent attack strategies from adversaries and criminals — both online […]

Intellicheck CEO Envisions a Bank Consortium to Fight ID Fraud

April 09, 2024
When you read about collaboration in the financial services industry the topic usually centers around banks and FinTechs. But maybe there’s more to that story. Because sometimes competitors can collaborate...

AT&T Breach Demands Vigilance as Fraudsters Leverage ID Data, Says Intellicheck’s Lewis

April 02, 2024
The fallout from the massive data breach at AT&T — where information tied to 73 million current and former account holders was leaked — has yet to be felt. And...

Fiserv: Online Authentication Is ‘Moment of Truth’ for Banks and Merchants

March 21, 2024
Jason Paguandas, vice president and general manager, merchant security and fraud at Carat from Fiserv , told Karen Webster that while the technologies may be changing, the password is still...

Quick Reads
Prove Adds ID Verification Tools to AWS Marketplace

April 16, 2024
Prove has added its customer experience and ID verification/authentication offerings to AWS Marketplace. According to a Tuesday (April 16) news release, the addition lets customers access Prove’s commerce enablement, identity verification and identity authentication solutions for faster onboarding, reduced abandonment and lower rates of fraud. The release noted large levels of discontent among consumers who feel frustrated with […]

Entrust Acquires Onfido Amid Jump in ID Fraud

April 09, 2024
Data security firm Entrust has finalized its purchase of identity verification company Onfido. “With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions,” the company said...

OpenAI Recommends Phaseout of Voice-Based Authentication While Previewing Text-to-Speech Model

March 29, 2024
OpenAI suggested Friday (March 29) that voice-based authentication for accessing bank accounts and other sensitive information should be phased out.  The company said this while announcing in a blog post that...

FinCEN Seeks Comments on Modernizing Customer Identification Program Requirements

March 28, 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requested comments on its Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements for banks. The agency is exploring ways to modernize these requirements and has issued a request for information on...