Articles about digital ID

Spike in crime puts digital ID, KYC in the spotlight

LexisNexis Risk Solutions says money mules play a critical role in networked fraud schemes and enables the laundering of funds across borders.

Digital ID in the spotlight amid increase in deepfake, social engineering scams

Financial services market a prime target for cyber criminals.

Home affairs upgrades digital verification system

The department takes steps to reduce lag times in its digital verification system, to support public and private sector clients.

2024 predicts: GenAI realism, digital ID progress, but social engineering mutates again

Resilience gains likely to continue this year, but security tech will meet its match as social engineering continues to push boundaries.

SARS boss bemoans state capture, urges single digital ID

Commissioner Edward Kieswetter challenges tax administrators to become vocal advocates and promoters of a single digital identity.

Don’t let the tech pendulum knock you off your game

Five banking and payment security threats and trends to watch in 2023.

Facebook becomes member of digital identity alliance

The social media giant joins the ID2020 Alliance, as it looks to build on standards for digital identity that are secure and privacy-centric.

Estonian govt brings its digital ID programme to SA

The digital nomad boom sees the Estonian government expand its e-Residency programme for entrepreneurs and freelancers to SA.

South Africa misses out on digital identity possibilities

The South African government must recognise the infinite opportunities presented by the mass adoption of a digital identification system, say industry insiders.

ID for Africa

You can't manage what you can't measure, the saying goes, and that also applies to entire countries.

SAPO extends security to online, internet systems

ISP`s nightmare averted by digital ID technology

VeriSign`s Digital ID certificates as issued by SACA are electronic credentials that establish the bona fide identities of Web sites and site visitors