Identity verification stories

Dark web ‘fraud superstores’ expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.

Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.

Upcover adds deepfake incident cover to cyber policies in Australia via Coalition, targeting rising AI impersonation and fraud risks.

1Kosmos and Fischer link biometric ID checks with campus IAM to block enrolment and aid fraud while enabling passwordless access.

Fico says by 2026 banking AI will be standard infrastructure, heightening fraud risks and putting CIOs and human cyber oversight centre stage.

Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.

CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.

Melissa’s global phone verification delivers real-time accuracy, fraud protection and compliance, turning unreliable phone data into growth.

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

Holiday refunds jumped 18.1% in 2025, with each USD $1 million in refunds costing retailers about USD $1.3 million once overheads are included.

Alcatraz names Erik Nord to drive European expansion of its privacy-first facial authentication platform for workplaces and secure sites.

AI express lanes at the Australian Open went largely unused, leaving fans queuing for hours in near 40C heat despite record attendance.

Mentalist Oz Pearlman will headline FICO World 2026 in Orlando, anchoring an AI-focused summit on customer behaviour and financial services.

3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial ID performance, warning that hope and lab tests are no substitute for live risk metrics.

Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.

Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.

Canada marks International Development Week 2026 by spotlighting how trusted identity and high-quality data can unlock truly global partnerships.

OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

AI-powered phishing is resetting the threat curve, as underprepared finance teams become prime targets for deepfake and BEC fraud.