identity verification
LinkedIn tests a way for connections to verify your work history
LinkedIn is testing a way for members to verify the work and education history of people they know. The platform prompts verified members to confirm that they worked or …
98% of fraudulent hires have company credentials by the time they’re caught
A 90-day period between hiring and onboarding is creating a blind spot in enterprise identity security, according to HYPR’s State of HR Identity Fraud Detection report. …
Unauthenticated attackers are bypassing Cisco ISE’s management interface (CVE-2026-76460)
Two days after it warned customers about an actively exploited email gateway zero-day, Cisco confirmed one more flaw is being targeted: CVE-2026-76460, an authentication …
Meta adds three new features to keep WhatsApp accounts secure
Meta has added new security enhancements to WhatsApp, this time in the form of stronger two-step verification, additional information about calls from unknown numbers, and the …
Product showcase: LastPass Authenticator brings Face ID, Apple Watch, and cloud backup to 2FA
LastPass Authenticator is a free app that provides two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts and any service that supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). It supports …
Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge
Meta has introduced Facebook Verified, a free badge meant to show that a person behind a profile has completed identity verification through a selfie check. (Source: Meta) The …
Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security
Microsoft is making Trusted Platform Module (TPM)-backed attestation a requirement for Windows Key Management Service (KMS), the on-premises service used for Windows volume …
Google’s newest sign-in method asks you to look at the camera
Google’s selfie video sign-in option verifies that an account owner is a real person and that the account wasn’t created or used by computer programs or bots for the purpose …
The script, not the voice, is what makes AI voice phishing work
The call comes in at 4:40 on a Friday. The voice belongs to a senior manager, or sounds close enough, and she needs a password reset before a flight. She is polite, she is in …
Microsoft wants to stop unwanted bots from entering Teams meetings
A new Microsoft Teams admin policy, Manage external bots and their access to meetings, gives organizations greater visibility and control over external bots in meetings. The …
Google sets timeline for Android developer verification enforcement
Android’s developer verification protections will take effect on September 30, 2026, starting with users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Developers distributing …
Google is turning Android Studio into a policy watchdog
Google has expanded Play Policy Insights in Android Studio to help developers catch policy issues while coding, including warnings for common problems such as missing login …
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