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Ping Identity reports 31% growth & near USD $800m ARR

Ping Identity has achieved a remarkable 31% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, now approaching USD $800 million amidst industry recognition.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Firewalls

Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Quantum threats rise

Security experts warn of heightened cyber threats by 2025, including AI-driven attacks and vulnerabilities from quantum computing advancements.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Generative AI

Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video

Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions

Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Disaster Recovery

Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats

Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Encryption

Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service

Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Malware

Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments

North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Malware

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Unified Communications

GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management

New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Chief Technology Officers

Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering

Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2024

Biometrics

iProov earns first global FIDO certification for face biometrics

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Entrust launches Citizen Identity Orchestration for governments

Entrust introduces its Citizen Identity Orchestration solution, enabling secure digital IDs for seamless government services amidst rising AI-driven fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Identity verification stories

Biometrics

Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected

A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Data Privacy

Gartner predicts 500 million will use digital ID wallets by 2026

Gartner predicts that by 2026, over 500 million smartphone users will use digital identity wallets for verifiable claims, transforming digital credential management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Cloud Services

ConnectID partners with Lendela to enhance loan matching in Australia

ConnectID by AP+ integrates with Lendela, enhancing the loan matching service's security and efficiency for Australian borrowers, addressing a market of 2.8 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Payment Technologies

Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Cloud Services

ConnectID partners with Refundid to enhance refund process

ConnectID integrates Refundid, enhancing security and efficiency of refund processes by reducing sensitive data storage, and boosting consumer trust.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID

ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024