identity verification
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 …
Google brings instant email verification to Android, no OTP needed
Google has introduced cryptographically verified email credentials for Android through the Credential Manager API. This API aligns with the W3C Digital Credential API …
Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude
Anthropic announced identity verification for Claude using government ID and selfie checks, becoming the first major AI chatbot to do so, a move that may prove unpopular with …
Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company …
Reddit declares war on bad bot activity
Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another …
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