Digital Identity stories - Page 13

LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.

By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.

Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.

Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

By 2025, FinTech and MarTech in Australia, the UK, and Singapore will be shaped by hybrid work, advanced tech, and a strong focus on sustainability.

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

Ping Identity leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Access Management, topping Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for the ninth year running.

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.

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

Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.

Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.

EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations using Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, enhancing AI-driven security and accelerating legacy system migration.