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fromFuturism
10 hours agoTinder Scanning Users' Eyeballs to Prove They Aren't Creeps
Tinder partners with World project for biometric verification using iris scans to combat scams on dating apps.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoWhat is a passkey, how does it work and why is it better than a password?
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre recommends using passkeys instead of passwords for secure digital logins.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days agoNo Exploit Needed: How Attackers Walk Through the Front Door via Identity-Based Attacks
Stolen credentials remain the primary entry point for attackers, despite advancements in cybersecurity.
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fromThe Verge
1 week agoAge verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway
Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
fromPrivacy International
1 month agoPrivacy technologies
Discord pushes back age verification after security risks revealed
Age verification systems create significant privacy risks by collecting sensitive biometric and identity data that cannot be recovered if compromised, and normalizing pervasive digital identity checks across the internet.
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fromZDNET
1 month agoIncogni review: The easiest way to remove myself from the internet took just seconds
Incogni is a data removal service that helps reduce personal information exposure by targeting data brokers, with plans starting at $8/month and offering identity protection features.
UK politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month agoDigital IDs won't require sex and gender data, government confirms
The UK government's relaunched voluntary digital ID scheme will not collect sex or gender information, addressing concerns that it could out trans people.
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fromTheregister
1 month agoAge verification isn't sage verification inside OSes
California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
fromTheregister
2 months agoMatrix messaging gaining ground in government IT
FOSDEM 2026 Amid growing interest in digital sovereignty and getting data out of the corporate cloud and into organizations' ownership, the Matrix open communication protocol is thriving. The project was co-founded by Matthew Hodgson and Amandine le Pape, and The Reg FOSS desk met both at this year's FOSDEM for a chat about what's happening with Matrix. The Register has covered Matrix and its commercial Element side quite a few times over the years,
Software development
fromThe Drum
2 months agoThe next generation of social networking
Whilst many of the tools of social media - blogs, ugc, forums - are now increasingly brought into new web design and development, there are companies, from British Airways to Lego who view social media as the starting point - not the added feature. Others, such as ruumz.com, are already operating the 'next generation' of social networks with a new blend of online and offline activity.
fromTechzine Global
1 month agoOkta launches platform to secure AI agents
Only 22 percent of organizations treat AI agents as independent, identity-bearing entities, while 88 percent have already dealt with suspected or confirmed security incidents involving AI agents. Ninety percent of AI usage occurs through unauthorized personal accounts, with an average of 223 shadow AI incidents per month.
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fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month agoConcerns with third party partner could derail LinkedIn's verification push
LinkedIn implements expanded verification requirements for company, workplace, and executive-level roles to combat scams and misrepresentation, though concerns about verification partner Persona may hinder progress.
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fromAzure DevOps Blog
1 month agoAuthentication Tokens Are Not a Data Contract - Azure DevOps Blog
Authentication tokens should only validate authorization, not serve as data interfaces; upcoming encryption will make token payloads unreadable, breaking applications that decode token claims.
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fromArs Technica
1 month agoWorld ID wants you to put a cryptographically unique human identity behind your AI agents
World ID's Agent Kit enables AI agents to prove human authorization through iris-verified identity tokens, allowing websites to distinguish legitimate automated requests from malicious Sybil attacks.
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fromArs Technica
1 month agoAfter Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?
Age-verification systems using on-device face scans and cross-platform age keys reduce privacy risks, but widespread distrust of vendors and past data breaches undermine user confidence in these technologies.
fromWIRED
2 months agoPassword Managers Share a Hidden Weakness
An FBI informant helped run the Incognito dark web market and allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-laced pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death, WIRED reported this week. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Customs and Border Protection officers sparked a Department of Justice probe. Documents say that CBP officers in the US Virgin Islands were still friendly with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, illustrating the infamous sex offender's tactics for cultivating allies.
Information security
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fromSecurityWeek
2 months agoWebinar Today: Identity Under Attack - Strengthen Your Identity Defenses
Adopt an identity-first security strategy to protect sensitive data, meet compliance requirements, and balance security, user experience, and operational efficiency against identity threats.
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fromKotaku
2 months agoHackers Raise The Alarm About Discord's Recent Age-Verification Partner - Kotaku
Persona's weak security enabled hackers to access biometric data and revealed extensive surveillance, including facial scanning against watchlists, raising privacy and government-collaboration concerns.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoThe global infrastructure of digital ID is being built right now - and nobody voted for it - Silicon Canals
What I walked through wasn't just an immigration gate. It was a node in a rapidly expanding global infrastructure of digital identity, one being constructed at extraordinary speed, across dozens of countries, by a mix of governments, multilateral organizations, and private technology vendors. The people building it believe they are solving real problems: fraud, statelessness, inefficient public services, financial exclusion.
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fromTheregister
1 month agoMicrosoft OAuth scams abuse redirects for malware delivery
Microsoft warns of ongoing OAuth abuse scams using phishing emails and URL redirects to deliver malware and compromise organizational devices, primarily targeting government and public-sector entities.
fromNieman Lab
1 month agoWhy "magic links" and passcodes are taking over news logins
Passwords get hacked all the time, but they can't be hacked if they don't exist...this allows a small team like 404 to spend less time managing security administration, and more time investing in bringing you stories you care about.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month agoLet's explore the best alternatives to Discord | TechCrunch
Discord's planned age verification requirement by mid-2026 and past security breach prompt users to explore alternative platforms offering better privacy, security, and different communication experiences.
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