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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.
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AI's impact on cybersecurity: challenges & strategies

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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As AI's influence grows, the cybersecurity landscape will face new regulations and challenges by 2025, urging firms to adapt to dynamic compliance measures.
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iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.
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iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.
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AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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Mike Nawrocki joins Jumio as new Chief Revenue Officer

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Jumio has appointed Mike Nawrocki as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 25 years of sales leadership to enhance its identity verification solutions.
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Ping Identity reports 31% growth & near USD $800m ARR

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Ping Identity has achieved a remarkable 31% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, now approaching USD $800 million amidst industry recognition.
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Quantum threats rise

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Security experts warn of heightened cyber threats by 2025, including AI-driven attacks and vulnerabilities from quantum computing advancements.
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Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.
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Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
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Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.
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Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.
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Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.
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Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering

Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
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Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.
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iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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iProov becomes the world's first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.