The Identity and Beyond Blog

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and the threat of stolen personal information and identity theft has never been greater. Businesses and individuals alike must stay vigilant against cybercriminals. One of the most significant threats is identity spoofing. Identity spoofing involves cybercriminals pretending to be someone else to deceive victims into sharing information. Recognizing the warning…

Bots are autonomous programs on the internet. In the hands of fraudsters, they have become a serious menace, as they are capable of creating fake accounts, signing into existing accounts using stolen credentials, leaving comments on social media posing as an actual human, and much more — all at frightening speed and scale. Businesses use…

In an era where technology is the foundation of everything we do, the rise of deepfakes and identity theft presents significant challenges for college students and the institutions that serve them. As these threats evolve, higher education institutions must adopt comprehensive strategies to protect their students and themselves from fraud. This involves not only educating…

With the dramatic rise of criminals using generative AI to defraud companies, it’s not just banks and financial services organizations who are at risk. Companies in the travel and hospitality industry — and their customers — are increasingly suffering from fraud attacks. Meanwhile, 75% of travelers say they’d rather use biometrics in place of passports…

As the payments industry grapples with increasingly sophisticated fraud technologies such as deepfakes and generative AI, the importance of collaboration across sectors is gaining recognition. Financial institutions, ecommerce sites, government agencies and others are realizing that cooperation and sharing of fraud data can drastically reduce crime and financial losses. Let’s take a closer look at…

Now in its third year, the annual Jumio Online Identity Study explores consumer awareness and sentiment around issues involving online identity, fraud risks, and current methods used to protect consumer identity data. This year’s results highlight significant concerns among consumers about the risks associated with generative AI and deepfakes, including the potential for increased cybercrime…

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, regional banks are vital players in providing banking services to their communities. However, they face a significant challenge in combating fraud, which threatens the security of their customers’ financial assets and erodes trust in their institutions. Check fraud is especially problematic and is growing at an alarming rate. Regional…

With deepfakes on the rise, establishing trust online has never been more important. But sacrificing user experience — and losing customers as a result — is not an acceptable trade-off. Successful businesses use advanced identity verification solutions that can detect deepfakes and stop fraudsters while providing a streamlined onboarding experience for legitimate customers. In fact,…

Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures are critical processes for financial institutions and other high-fraud-risk organizations onboarding new customers. But as customers’ preferences for digital onboarding emerge, traditional KYC identity verification processes aren’t enough to ensure safety and security for customers or the organization. KYC procedures are advancing and evolving, helping organizations improve efficiency and increase…

In the age of digital transactions and online commerce, payment technologies have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, with the convenience of electronic payments comes the risk of identity fraud. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, businesses must prioritize robust identity verification solutions to protect themselves and their customers. In this article, we’ll…

As financial institutions have become an essential part of the global economy, it’s increasingly important to ensure their safety and security. Implementing a Know Your Customer (KYC) process is critical to understanding their customers and identifying potential risks or threats. Customer due diligence is a key component of the KYC process. By conducting customer due…

Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are put in place to protect against fraud, identity theft and red-flag transactions. And while they’re crucial for creating a safe and secure banking environment, they can often be time-consuming and resource-intensive to complete. Thanks to new technologies, KYC processes are becoming easier to manage. KYC APIs are creating new…