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Identity verification stories

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Human Capital Management

North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns

Australian employers face a growing insider-threat risk as DTEX says North Korean operatives are applying under false identities for tech roles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner for card scheme risk

Payment firms face heavier scheme scrutiny as the new tool targets merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Eltropy adds AI tools for credit union banking tasks

Credit unions could cut call-centre traffic as Eltropy’s AI now verifies members and handles routine account tasks in one conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Gaming

APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges

Synthetic identity fraud is emerging as the fastest-growing threat, with more than one in 10 cases now involving false identities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Data Protection

DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud

Centralised controls aim to help firms verify signers and spot altered files as AI-made fraud and e-signature use rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Biometrics

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Customer Experience

Bazaarvoice finds AI review use fuels shopper mistrust

Bazaarvoice finds nearly a quarter of shoppers use AI to write reviews, yet almost two thirds distrust AI-assisted feedback as inauthentic.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Fintech

Robinhood tests social trading beta with verified users

Robinhood tests a verified social trading beta with 1,000 power users, letting them share live trades, stats and discussion in-app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Identity verification stories

Gaming

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks

Businesses face gaps in static KYC checks as the tie-up adds real-time behavioural and device signals to spot fraud after onboarding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Crypto

MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments

Institutions handling cross-border stablecoin flows could cut false compliance alerts as MetaComp adds AI risk checks and an agent governance standard.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026