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Canadians fear deepfake fraud ahead of Real-Time Rail

Most Canadians want tighter fraud controls as the new Real-Time Rail could leave less time to block deepfake-driven scams and impersonation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Global Stories

Digital Identity stories

Data Protection

Why banks should bet on digital identity, not super apps

Banks could turn trusted identity checks into a new revenue stream as EU rules open the door to wider use of digital credentials.

By Giesecke+Devrient • 5 min read • Today

Data Protection

Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now

Passports could be exposed for years before quantum computers arrive, as governments face a slow, fragile migration to new cryptography.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week

Fintech

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans

Travellers buying eSIM data in 175 countries can now pay with stablecoins as Eskimo seeks faster checkout and wider payment choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Rain launches payments alliance for agentic commerce

Card networks and fintech groups are trying to set rules for AI-driven purchases before a projected USD $3 trillion market fragments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Biometrics

Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model

The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem

Banks risk losing customer control as instant payments force fraud, identity and authorisation into one real-time trust system.

By Dr Carsten Wengel • 3 min read • This month

Customer Relationship Management

Why You Need Phone Validation in Your Customer Data Toolkit

Invalid customer phone numbers can drive up costs, disrupt messages and weaken fraud checks across marketing and support systems.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • This month

Ransomware

When AI accelerates the threat, identity governance cannot afford to stand still

AI-driven attacks are shrinking response times to minutes, forcing APAC firms to adopt continuous identity controls and zero trust.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 5 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Agricultural Technology

CSM adopts MOSIP to expand digital identity offering

The move could help governments link identity to welfare, health and tax services, broadening access across digital public infrastructure projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms

Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts

With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Australian firms shift to open, flexible access systems

Pressure to avoid vendor lock-in is pushing Australian organisations towards open access systems that can adapt as security needs change.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Tuanz backs online safety plans but warns on age ban

Support for tougher online protections comes with calls for scrutiny of age checks, as TUANZ warns they could harm privacy and exclude vulnerable youth.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday