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Posted on 05 May 2023 by
Did you know that tattoos were some of the first forms of identity verification? They were ways to display attributes such as social status, familial ties and associations with certain groups. Similarly, did you know that we can record the use of fingerprints back to the ancient Babylonians who used them to seal business transactions […]
Posted on 04 May 2023 by
If you’ve read part one, you’ll know that there’s a persistent problem with passwords. Despite the continued warnings, data breaches and endless guidance – weak and easily hackable passwords still guard a sobering number of online accounts and identities. Past experience tells us this is unlikely to change.
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World Password Day has come around again. Since its inception, it’s an awareness day designed to promote and reinforce the importance of better habits when it comes to password settings.
Posted on 03 April 2023 by
Imagine life without your mobile phone… almost impossible, isn’t it? Well, believe it or not this month marks 50 years since the first ever mobile phone call was made. In a relatively short space of time, mobiles have become our tool for almost everything – whether it’s for managing our finances, taking pictures, managing work […]
Posted on 28 March 2023 by
Have you ever been asked to take a selfie when signing up to a new bank? This is known as identity verification. From opening a new bank account, to applying for a new driver’s license, it’s becoming a common way of authenticating someone when they sign up to a new service. So how does it work? […]
Posted on 27 March 2023 by
With the news that cyber attackers used malware to steal millions from bank accounts across the world, banking security is more important than ever. According to the UK National Crime Agency, a recent spate of cybercrime attacks is estimated to have caused $100 million worth of losses globally. The attackers used a malware known as Dridex, […]
