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Meta adds three new features to keep WhatsApp accounts secure

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Meta adds three new features to keep WhatsApp accounts secure 2026-08-26 at 10:52 By Sinisa Markovic 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 ability to add multiple passkeys to the same account. New account security features […]

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Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge

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Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge 2026-07-24 at 16:03 By Sinisa Markovic 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 company says the goal is to give users a signal that

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Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security

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Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security 2026-07-24 at 12:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 activation, replacing the software-only trust model with hardware-backed verification to strengthen enterprise activation security. Attestation will become mandatory with the

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Google’s newest sign-in method asks you to look at the camera

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Google’s newest sign-in method asks you to look at the camera 2026-07-24 at 11:33 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 of abuse, such as spamming. It is not

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The script, not the voice, is what makes AI voice phishing work

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The script, not the voice, is what makes AI voice phishing work 2026-07-17 at 10:31 By Sinisa Markovic 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 a hurry,

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Microsoft wants to stop unwanted bots from entering Teams meetings

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Microsoft wants to stop unwanted bots from entering Teams meetings 2026-07-01 at 07:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 policy identifies bots and applies safeguards before they are admitted. Microsoft will begin

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Google sets timeline for Android developer verification enforcement

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Google sets timeline for Android developer verification enforcement 2026-06-19 at 12:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Android’s developer verification protections will take effect on September 30, 2026, starting with users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Developers distributing apps through participating stores in those markets must complete the verification process by the deadline. Google Play, HONOR App

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Google is turning Android Studio into a policy watchdog

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Google is turning Android Studio into a policy watchdog 2026-05-08 at 13:09 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 credentials. Later this year, developers who connect their Play developer account directly to Android

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Google brings instant email verification to Android, no OTP needed

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Google brings instant email verification to Android, no OTP needed 2026-04-23 at 15:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has introduced cryptographically verified email credentials for Android through the Credential Manager API. This API aligns with the W3C Digital Credential API standard. It provides a unified way for apps to request and retrieve user credentials for authentication

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Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude

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Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude 2026-04-16 at 11:16 By Sinisa Markovic 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 users. Having built its reputation around privacy in the AI

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Android developers just got a new verification layer

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Android developers just got a new verification layer 2026-03-31 at 15:43 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 is also introducing app registration, which links apps to verified developer identities. Developers can still choose

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Reddit declares war on bad bot activity

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Reddit declares war on bad bot activity 2026-03-26 at 13:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec 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 person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without

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Why workforce identity is still a vulnerability, and what to do about it

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Why workforce identity is still a vulnerability, and what to do about it 2026-03-04 at 07:43 By Help Net Security Most organizations believe they have workforce identity under control. New hires are verified. Accounts are provisioned. Multi-factor authentication is enforced. Audits are passed. Then a breach happens, often through an account that was “properly secured.”

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Who’s on the other end? Rented accounts are stress-testing trust in gig platforms

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Who’s on the other end? Rented accounts are stress-testing trust in gig platforms 2026-01-16 at 08:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Fraud has become a routine part of gig work for many earners, and the ways workers respond are creating new security problems for platforms. A recent TransUnion study of U.S. gig workers shows broad exposure to

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LinkedIn wants to make verification a portable trust signal

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LinkedIn wants to make verification a portable trust signal 2026-01-15 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Oscar Rodriguez, VP Trust Product at LinkedIn, discusses how verification is becoming a portable trust signal across the internet. He explains how LinkedIn is extending professional identity beyond its platform to address rising AI-driven

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Voice cloning defenses are easier to undo than expected

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Voice cloning defenses are easier to undo than expected 2026-01-08 at 07:01 By Sinisa Markovic Many voice protection tools promise to block cloning by adding hidden noise to speech. Researchers at a Texas university found that widely used voice protection methods can be stripped away, restoring speaker identity and allowing fake voices to pass automated

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The collapse of trust at the identity layer

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The collapse of trust at the identity layer 2025-12-02 at 07:49 By Anamarija Pogorelec Identity verification has become the latest front in the fight against industrialized fraud, according to a new report from Regula. The shift is visible across sectors that once relied on predictable verification routines. Criminals have learned to target the identity step

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Research shows identity document checks are missing key signals

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Research shows identity document checks are missing key signals 2025-11-21 at 10:06 By Anamarija Pogorelec Most CISOs spend their time thinking about account takeover and phishing, but identity document fraud is becoming a tougher challenge. A new systematic review shows how attackers are pushing past old defenses and how detection models are struggling to keep

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Securing real-time payments without slowing them down

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Securing real-time payments without slowing them down 2025-11-03 at 08:00 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Singh, CISO at Tyro, discusses what it takes to secure real-time payments without slowing them down. He explains how analytics, authentication, and better industry cooperation can help stay ahead of fraud. Singh also touches on

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders 2025-10-16 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Effective insider threat defense begins with candidate vetting. Background checks and reference calls can confirm elements of an applicant’s history, but they rarely surface the deeper risks that can turn into costly problems down the line. Identity verification, credential validation,

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