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TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification
Federal Trade Commission

TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification

TechJutsu has launched OrgVerify, a platform that helps firms authenticate outbound calls to combat rising phone fraud and protect customer trust.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retailers face soaring AI-driven fraud risks for Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers face soaring AI-driven fraud risks for Black Friday sales

Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans
Software-as-a-Service

Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans

Nearly 80% of financial firms have neglected to verify exit plans of cloud and SaaS providers, risking major disruption in their technology supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Verifymy & k-ID partner to boost online age checks for children
Data Privacy

Verifymy & k-ID partner to boost online age checks for children

UK firm Verifymy teams up with k-ID to integrate email-based age checks into developer toolkit, enhancing online safety for children amid growing global regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data
Identity and Access Management

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025

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Identity verification stories

Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud
Data Protection

Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud

Proximus Global and EnStream have launched an API to help Canadian firms verify if mobile numbers have been reassigned, combating recycled phone number fraud.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
New UK director ID rules spark concerns over fraud risk
Risk & Compliance

New UK director ID rules spark concerns over fraud risk

New UK rules require company directors to verify identity, but with under 15% compliance, experts warn fraud risks and operational strains on banks loom large.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms
Data Protection

Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

By Alan Hughes • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout
Biometrics

Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout

Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation
Fintech

Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation

Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks
Money Laundering

UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks

UK conveyancing faces tougher anti-money laundering checks as 73% of law firms' suspicious activity reports link to property transactions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Teachers Mutual Bank streamlines identity checks with Boomi upgrade
Digital Transformation

Teachers Mutual Bank streamlines identity checks with Boomi upgrade

Teachers Mutual Bank has sped up identity checks from three days to under a minute by upgrading to Boomi's real-time integration platform, enhancing member experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security
Fintech

Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
SecureW2 boosts certificate security with new risk integrations
Firewalls

SecureW2 boosts certificate security with new risk integrations

SecureW2 enhances its platform with new integrations, using real-time risk data from SentinelOne and others to strengthen certificate-based access control.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers
Surveillance

Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers

A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs
Data Protection

MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs

MPs will debate Labour's plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Data Protection

Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025