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Identity verification and digital onboarding platform, IDfy, has raised $27 million in a mix of primary and secondary funding from Elev8 Venture Partners along with its limited partners and affiliates. Elev8 is a maiden growth stage fund of South Korea’s KB Investment, which also participated as a part of the round along with Tenacity Ventures.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Programme in Data…

Google confirmed it’s updating the verification process for Local Services Ads. The tech giant begun informing advertisers in specific sectors, like law services, about the update on March 4. However, there are additional reports suggesting that a broader verification process update is in the works to address spam issues within the Local Services Ads (LSA) program. What’s changing. Starting from the end of 2024, certain professionals featured in your Local Services Ads, such as lawyers, must undergo an identity…

X – formerly known as Twitter – has gone through more than a name change since it switched over. One of these has been with the account verification process. You know, that little blue check mark that certain profiles have that indicates it's verified. Without that blue check mark, it can be difficult to contact other people on X, get through certain groups and, essentially, use the platform to the fullest.It's no surprise that this little blue check mark has spurred a lot of controversy. But it's not just this. The…

For the most part, it’s usually a tough process to identify the ideal no KYC when you are presented with plenty of options to choose from. Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide, but it’s key to understand that there are factors common to every player: anonymity, for instance, and the possibility of maintaining your online privacy is a feature that only no ID verification casinos can give.  So, what are the best no KYC…

Tinder has announced it’s to the US, UK, Brazil and Mexico. This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of catfish swimming around the old dating pool. The new system requires that users take a video selfie and upload a valid driver’s license or passport.Tinder has long as part of its verification process, which would provide a blue checkmark to illustrate authenticity. So the passport and driver’s license stuff is new. Once you upload the ID, Tinder will check to see if it lines up with your video selfie and…

Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification code scam. This is a sneaky and dangerous scam that allows fraudsters to hijack your phone number and use it to scam other people.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER  Woman taking a photo to sell items (Kurt "CyberGuy"…

X has allowed dozens of sanctioned individuals and groups to pay for its premium service, according to a from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). The report raises questions about whether X is running afoul of US sanctions.The report found 28 verified accounts belonging to people and groups the US government considers to be a national security threat. The group includes two leaders of Hezbollah, accounts associated with Houthis in Yemen and state-run media accounts from Iran and Russia. Of those, 18 of the accounts were…

If you use X, formerly known as Twitter, you might've seen gray or gold-verified accounts promoting cryptocurrencies. They often pose as actual cryptocurrencies. While you would think these cryptocurrencies are legitimate — in reality, it's the work of hackers who hijack X accounts.These hackers target politicians, companies and other official accounts that you trust in order to trick you into buying into their crypto scam.Some act as middlemen, selling accounts to malicious actors.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY…

Right now, Meta is working on bringing WhatsApp to Meta Verified. The company has been testing several changes in the app that point to this. According to a new report, WhatsApp will eventually let you add your verification badge to your new channels. If you don’t know what Meta Verified is, here’s a quick rundown. Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. All three of these platforms have their own set of features and perks. However, if you want to unlock additional perks, you can get a Meta Verified subscription.…

Britain is set to test facial verification tech that removes the need for passports, but experts have dashed hopes of a full launch this year. The project was unveiled this week by Phil Douglas, the director-general of the UK’s Border Force. Douglas told the Times that he aims to install new e-gates at airports that create an “intelligent border.” By integrating enhanced facial verification, the system would make physical travel documents unnecessary. Trials of the tech are expected to start…