IDEMIA, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and the Technology Control Company have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic partnership to drive innovation in the travel and transport industry, digital identity, biometrics, and smart city solutions in Saudi Arabia.

The MoU will strengthen the collaboration between IDEMIA and TCC and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on enhancing security, operational efficiency, and passenger experience in travel, transportation, and urban development.

The agreement between IDEMIA and TCC focuses on four areas of expertise:

• Deliver AI-driven biometric identification solutions to enhance security, efficiency, and passenger experience across land borders, maritime ports, and airports in Saudi Arabia.
• Smart city initiatives, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, that focus on implementing biometric and AI-driven technology to enhance urban security and streamline citizen services in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge transfer and training with localised capacity-building initiatives with the latest advancements in biometric and digital identity technology solutions.
• Promotion of strategic initiatives across travel, transportation, and smart city domains.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with TCC to bring our world-class biometric and digital identity solutions that work to positively impact the experiences of travellers across the globe to Saudi Arabia. This collaboration underscores our commitment to enhancing the security and efficiency of the Kingdom’s travel, transportation, and smart city infrastructure, while also supporting the Saudi Vision 2030” commented Gaurav Gupta, SVP & Global Head of Sales, Travel and Transport, IDEMIA Public Security

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Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts (SWSC), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, has renewed its contracts with the University of Limerick and Atlantic Technological University.

Under the terms of the deal SWSC, will continue to produce ID cards for all University students that are highly secure, fully personalised and chip enabled to allow for greater functionality. Supporting facial recognition by having photos and other personally identifiable information, they will be used to confirm identity and manage access rights across campuses.

Peter Thomas, Managing Director at SWSC, said: “As the leading provider of personalised plastic cards in the Irish market we also produce many of the highly secure ID cards used by Irish citizens to interact with Government. In recent times we have successfully developed these solutions for universities and other Professional bodies and are delighted to continue to build our presence in these important markets.”

Deirdre Johnston at the Atlantic Technological University said: “It is vital that our students can benefit from a safe and secure environment in which to study and thrive and having high quality ID cards is fundamental to this. We have been working with SWSC since 2020 and have developed a strong partnership.”

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SQR is proud to announce its pivotal role in a strategic partnership with Select ID, alongside ShareRing (Australia) and Luciditi (UK), aimed at establishing the UK’s premier Reusable Digital ID Network for financial services and compliance-driven sectors.

This collaboration unites four leading digital identity innovators, each committed to enhancing trust, security, and efficiency in UK identity verification, while significantly improving customer onboarding experiences. SQR’s focus on tokenised ID verification brings a crucial element of seamless, reusable security to this initiative.

This multi-party partnership addresses the escalating demand for secure, user-centric Reusable IDs in the UK, with financial services positioned as the primary catalyst for widespread adoption. The initiative aligns with the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attribute Trust Framework, aiming to streamline customer onboarding for financial institutions, and empower individuals with greater control over their personal data through a choice of Reusable ID providers.

“This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s digital transformation. We are not just building a network; we are building trust. At the core of this trust is SQR’s tokenised ID proofing, which enables seamless, repeatable checks. By working together, to stringent high standards, we can pave the way for a more secure, efficient and inclusive digital future,” states Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO of SQR.

SQR’s Reusable ID verification solution eliminates the need for repetitive KYC checks, boosting efficiency while maintaining stringent security and inclusivity standards. Through ongoing monitoring, fraud prevention, AML, PEPs and sanctions checks, SQR ensures continuous risk mitigation for participating organisations.

“The launch of the Select ID Network will enable UK financial services and other sectors to access reusable Digital ID providers through a single contract and technical connection. Acceptors of ID information can now come to one place to access a wide range of inclusive ID proofing methods and ready-to-go reusable IDs through our partner ID Providers, improving customer experience and success rates” says Nick Mothershaw, CEO of Select ID.

• SelectID Network: Facilitates access to diverse Reusable Digital ID providers through a single contract and technical connection, enhancing customer experience and onboarding success.
• Cross-Sector Interoperability: Aims to support seamless identity verification across various sectors under the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attribute Trust Framework.
• Enhanced Customer Control: Empowers individuals with a choice of Reusable ID providers, granting them greater control over their personal data.
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensures all participating providers meet stringent UK regulatory requirements for KYC and AML.

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• Only 18% of Americans surveyed have high confidence that service providers are adequately vetted on popular apps for ridesharing, dating, home services and accommodations. 

• 60% are willing to pay extra for enhanced background checks of service providers 

• A majority worry about the safety of their personal data across various online platforms for jobs, ridesharing, dating, home services, finance, banking and accommodations 

Trua, a pioneer and leader in reusable, verified, digital trust credentials, today released the findings of a new consumer survey that sends a clear message: Online platforms must prioritise stronger security, data transparency and identity verification—or risk losing consumers. The survey reveals that trust and safety are critical in shaping consumer purchasing decisions and influencing platform adoption. 

The survey, “The State of Trust and Safety in Online Marketplaces,” was conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Trua. It surveyed 2,000 adult Americans to assess consumer attitudes toward trust, safety and transparency using rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft; home services apps like TaskRabbit, Thumbtack, Rover, HomeAdvisor and Care.com; job search platforms including Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster and ZipRecruiter; accommodation platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo; dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, OKCupid and Match.com; and financial apps such as PayPal, Venmo, CreditKarma and SoFi. 

Trust Sells: Consumers Will Pay More for Safety 

Trust and transparency aren’t just nice-to-haves; they’re deal breakers in the digital marketplace. A significant majority (86%) of respondents say an online platform’s reputation for safety and security is important to their decision to use it. When finding and hiring a service provider through online platforms, “pricing and transparency” and “trust and safety measures” ranked first and second out of 10 criteria. Also, 60% of respondents say they are willing to pay extra for enhanced background checks that shield them from fraud, criminal activities and AI-generated accounts and bots. Additionally, 58% are more likely to endorse platforms with clear safety and security policies, emphasising the growing importance of trust in the digital economy. 

Demand for Rigorous Background Checks 

More than 85% believe online platforms must conduct thorough background verification for service providers. This sentiment is especially strong among Generation X (86%) and Baby Boomers (91%). 

Confidence in Platform Vetting is Low 

Despite their reliance on online platforms, only 18% of consumers feel “very confident” that platforms adequately screen service providers. Confidence dips further among Generation X and Baby Boomers, with only 50% and 39%, respectively, expressing any level of assurance in current safety measures. 

Data Transparency Falls Short 

A striking 87% of respondents believe online platforms fail to communicate clearly how personal data is used and safeguarded. Nearly half of Generation X and Baby Boomers rate platform transparency as “not very clear” or “not clear at all.” 

Financial and Identity Concerns Abound 

Fraud or scams (55%), identity theft or account hacking (43%) and payment security issues (36%) are the top concerns among consumers who use online platforms. Only 41% feel confident about the protection of their financial data during online transactions. 

Bot or Not? 

75% of consumers fear bots masquerading as humans on online platforms. 

Convenience Comes at a Cost  

The survey sheds light on privacy concerns across various platforms: 

• Job Platforms: 67% of users worry about data breaches on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn. 

• Home Services Platforms: Nearly 70% of users are cautious about sharing personal information on platforms like Care.com and Thumbtack. 

• Rideshare Apps: Over 60% expressed significant concern about their data’s security on Uber and Lyft. 

• Dating Apps: Privacy fears deter 72% of users from using apps like Tinder and Bumble. 

The Way Forward: Consumer Priorities 

The survey highlights consumer demands for better data practices: 

• Privacy-First Identity Verification: 78% back systems that verify identity without sharing personal information every time an interaction occurs with a service provider, either online or in person. 

• Americans Want a Bigger Say in How Their Data is Used: 91% want a stronger say in how their data is handled during processes like loans, insurance and job applications. 

• Transparency Matters in Background Screening: 77% of respondents insist on reviewing their background data before it is used by institutions, a figure that climbs to 85% among Baby Boomers. 

• Quality of Screening Data Matters: A combined 66% are fairly or somewhat confident companies use accurate data for hiring decisions. For financial institutions, confidence drops, with 55% expressing trust in their data accuracy, while 44% remain doubtful, citing limited or no confidence in the accuracy of screening data in decision making. 

What This Means for Online Platforms 

“The message from consumers is unmistakable—trust, safety, and transparency now outweigh convenience in importance,” said Raj Ananthanpillai, founder and CEO of Trua. “Businesses that fail to evolve in response to these shifting priorities face a significant risk of losing consumer confidence and, ultimately, their competitive edge. Today’s consumers expect more than just functionality; they demand a secure and accountable online experience. This survey serves as a crucial wake-up call for companies to reevaluate their strategies, placing trust and transparency at the core of their operations to meet the heightened expectations of today’s consumers.” 

To download the full set of findings in an ebook, go to https://truame.com/trua-customer-survey-ebook/.  

Survey Methodology 

Commissioned by Trua, “The State of Trust and Safety in Online Marketplaces” survey was conducted by Talker Research, a research company specializing in online quantitative research and polling, between Dec. 2 and 6, 2024. It surveyed 2,000 adult Americans about their attitudes toward trust, safety and transparency in the digital age.  

Trua is a pioneer and leader in reusable, verified digital trust credentials for identity verification, user authentication, fraud detection and background screening. TruaID™, TruaScore™, and Trua-CE™, Trua’s three flagship products, are the first digital verification solutions that are portable, reusable and continuously updated, allowing individuals to store and repeatedly share verified trust credentials securely across different organisations and platforms. Combining advanced encryption, novel authentication technologies, layered security and a comprehensive verification process, Trua holds several patents for its technological innovations and leverages blockchain technology to create an inalterable identity record with an auditable chain of custody. Trua’s technology is proven to save organisations substantial costs in operations, risk mitigation, regulatory fines and potential litigation. Trusted by Fortune 500 organisations in financial services and healthcare and providers of critical infrastructure, marketplaces and digital platforms, Trua is transforming how businesses and organisations interact with individuals to verify their identity and create trust credentials. Trua is based in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. 

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Transparency Market Research

The mobile biometrics market has been experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for secure and convenient authentication solutions. The adoption of biometric technologies such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris scanning, and voice recognition has surged across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and government. From unlocking smartphones to enabling secure online transactions, mobile biometrics is revolutionizing digital security. This article explores the concept, benefits, challenges, and future opportunities of the mobile biometrics market from 2022 to 2031.

The Concept of Mobile Biometrics

Mobile biometrics refers to the use of biometric authentication technologies integrated into mobile devices for identity verification and security purposes. It leverages unique physiological and behavioral characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, and voice recognition to grant secure access to devices, applications, and services. The increasing reliance on mobile devices for personal and professional use has led to the widespread implementation of biometric authentication, enhancing user convenience and reducing security risks associated with traditional password-based systems.

Benefits of Mobile Biometrics

1. Enhanced Security: Mobile biometrics provide a high level of security by utilizing unique biological traits that are difficult to replicate or forge, reducing the risk of identity theft and fraud.
2. Convenience: Users can quickly and effortlessly authenticate themselves without the need to remember complex passwords or carry physical identification documents.
3. Faster Transactions: Biometric authentication speeds up transactions in banking, e-commerce, and payment services, enhancing user experience.
4. Integration with Multiple Applications: Mobile biometrics is widely used in banking apps, healthcare systems, and enterprise security solutions, streamlining identity verification processes.
5. Compliance with Regulations: Many industries are adopting biometric authentication to comply with stringent data security regulations, such as GDPR and PSD2.

Challenges and Considerations

1. Privacy Concerns: The collection and storage of biometric data raise privacy concerns among users, leading to debates about data protection and regulatory compliance.
2. Cybersecurity Threats: Despite advanced security measures, biometric systems are still vulnerable to hacking, spoofing, and deepfake attacks.
3. High Implementation Costs: The deployment of mobile biometric solutions requires significant investment in technology infrastructure and R&D.
4. False Positives and False Negatives: Biometric systems may sometimes fail to recognize users correctly, leading to authentication errors and access denial.
5. Standardization Issues: The lack of global standards for biometric authentication creates challenges in interoperability and cross-platform usage.

Future Outlook and Opportunities

The mobile biometrics market is expected to grow significantly between 2022 and 2031, driven by technological advancements, increasing cybersecurity concerns, and the rising adoption of digital services. Emerging trends in the market include:

• AI and Machine Learning Integration: AI-powered biometric solutions enhance accuracy and reduce false rejection rates.
• Multimodal Biometrics: Combining multiple biometric authentication methods for increased security and reliability.
• Expansion in Emerging Markets: Growing smartphone penetration in developing regions is driving demand for biometric security solutions.
• Biometric Payments: The increasing adoption of biometric payment authentication in retail and financial sectors is set to transform digital transactions.
• Regulatory Developments: Governments worldwide are implementing stricter regulations to standardize biometric data collection and usage.

Conclusion

The mobile biometrics market is poised for substantial growth as businesses and consumers seek more secure and convenient authentication solutions. While challenges such as privacy concerns and cybersecurity threats persist, ongoing innovations and regulatory support will shape the future of the industry. With advancements in AI, multimodal biometrics, and expanding applications across industries, the mobile biometrics market is set to revolutionize digital security and user authentication over the next decade.

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A new report predicts the number of biometrically-enabled passenger touchpoints in airports will rise to almost 51,000 by 2030 – up from 12,079 at the end of 2020. This shift will be driven by airlines and airport operators working to modernise the sector, improve operational efficiency and reassure travellers of COVID-safety measures. The study, published in September after more than 12 months of research, comes from Valour Consultancy, an award-winning provider of market intelligence services to the aviation community, and P.A.ID Strategies, an expert in payments, authentication, identity, security, and connectivity technologies.

Despite ongoing disruption and uncertainty impacting the aviation industry, the market for self-service and automated passenger-facing touchpoints in airports has continued to grow. Biometric integration into these touchpoints is set to gather pace, hastening the transition towards the long-promised seamless passenger journey. “While many installations in 2020 were part of projects initiated pre-COVID, growth towards the end of the year was aided by airports and airlines investing to encourage travellers back and provide safety reassurance” said report co-author, Craig Foster.

John Devlin, who authored the report alongside Foster, went on to highlight differences in the adoption of biometrics by touchpoint. “Most of us will be familiar with a biometric face scan when we use automated border control (ABC) eGates and this kind of technology will increasingly be found in check-in kiosks, self-bag drop machines and other eGates going forward. The self-boarding gate market looks particularly promising with vendors attracted by high volumes, while airlines and airports can realise efficiency gains, reduce turn time, and redeploy staff to focus on travellers in most need of assistance. Further, growing use within a border control context will help push biometric penetration in self-boarding gates to 78% by 2030. Meanwhile, next year’s deadline for the EU’s Entry-Exit System is boosting installation of immigration kiosks and smart border infrastructure and platforms.”

The report also reveals how self-bag drop is expected to be one of the most lucrative touchpoints, generating $502 million in revenues over the 10-year forecast period. Integration of biometrics into this touchpoint is currently quite low at 14% but is set to grow rapidly over the next few years. “There exists a sizeable installed base of non-biometric units in certain key markets like Europe, many of which will be upgraded to include biometrics as privacy concerns are overcome and stakeholders look to further improve passenger processing times” explained Foster. “In the USA, TSA regulations stating that passenger identity must be verified by an agent and linked to checked luggage are being relaxed, adding further impetus to biometric integration” he concluded.

Aside from how smart, biometrically-enabled touchpoints can free up existing airport space to be used in more flexible layouts and generally enhance the passenger experience, the report delves deeply into various other elements of the business case for these technologies. This includes how airlines and airport operators can benefit from the development of new business and operational models on a reduced budget and workforce. The study also considers how self-service and automation technology has the potential to dramatically increase ancillary revenues on-site, off-site and even in the air.

“The Seamless Passenger Journey in Smart Airports” is a new report from Valour Consultancy and P.A.ID Strategies. Developed with input from more than 40 companies across the value chain, the study includes 224 tables and charts showing the installed base, annual installations and associated revenues for biometric and non-biometric equipment in different regions and at different passenger touchpoints. This includes check-in, bag drop, pre-security, lounge, boarding gate, immigration and customs. The report also features extensive commentary on key market issues, technology trends and the competitive environment. For a full table of contents and report scope, visit: https://valourconsultancy.com/airports/passenger-journey/

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Web 3 Platform Will Be Built on Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure

Malaysia’s leading digital services company MY E.G. Services Berhad is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd to establish a blockchain powered national digital identity ecosystem, the MyDigital ID Superapp, marking a major advancement in the battle against online fraud.

This ground-breaking partnership between MYEG’s wholly-owned subsidiary MYEG Alternative Payment Services Sdn Bhd and MYIDSSB underscores both organizations’ commitment to driving technological innovation and enhancing the digital ecosystem in Malaysia.

The MyDigital ID Superapp will provide a seamless, secure, and scalable solution for integrating digital identity management for commercial service providers. Built on the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure—a national initiative under the National research & development agency, MIMOS—the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including an ewallet, news broadcasting, and an open innovation software development environment for businesses and service providers to leverage MyDigital ID.

More importantly, this initiative is timely as it comes amid increasing calls by thought leaders and policymakers at various China-ASEAN ministerial events for the establishment of interoperable digital standards and blockchain-based identity verification systems to safeguard online security and combat fraud.

MYEG, through its Layer 1 public blockchain network Zetrix, offers the most comprehensive global ID solution, providing support for not only MyDigital ID, but also digital IDs of Chinese nationals and business entities as well as the World network’s World ID.

Enabling Businesses and Commercial Services

The MyDigital ID Superapp opens up a world of opportunities for businesses and commercial service providers. By leveraging the national MyDigital ID, companies can seamlessly integrate digital identity verification for direct logins into their existing mobile applications or offer their services as miniapps within the Superapp. This integration eliminates the need for multiple authentication systems, streamlines onboarding processes, and enhances customer experiences, ultimately reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency.

Privacy and Security at the Core

A key feature of the MyDigital ID Superapp is its commitment to data privacy and security. The Superapp functions solely as an enabling platform and does not store or access any personal data in facilitating transactions. All data interactions are conducted directly between the user and the service provider, ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.

MYEG’s expertise in electronic payment solutions complements MYIDSSB’s specialization in cybersecurity, authentication, and certification. Together, this collaboration ensures a secure and user-friendly system that prioritizes both data protection and business flexibility, meeting the evolving needs of Malaysia’s digital economy.

Championing the Efforts to Curb Cybercrime

Scams continue to wreak financial and emotional havoc across Malaysia, with the recent State of Scam Report 2024 revealing staggering losses of RM54.02 billion (US$12.8 billion) over the past year. This figure, equivalent to 3% of the nation’s GDP, underscores the pressing need for stronger countermeasures against fraud. Further afield, Cyber scammers in Southeast Asia stole up to $37 billion in 2023, with a significant rise in AI-driven crimes.

By bringing together the latest innovations in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence with Malaysia’s National Digital ID initiative, this collaboration intends to extend interoperability and the protections afforded to users across Malaysia’s economy and cross-border transactions.

This partnership reflects a shared vision to modernise Malaysia’s digital infrastructure without disrupting existing systems. Both MYEG and MYIDSSB are committed to adopting a phased approach to ensure the successful implementation of this future-ready platform.

Zetrix co-founder Dato’ Fadzli Shah stated: “MYEG’s collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions marks an important step forward in enhancing Malaysia’s digital landscape and meeting the need for interoperable national digital IDs. This platform will simplify access to digital services while maintaining the highest standards of data security and user privacy. At the same time, it will enable businesses to unlock new opportunities and streamline their operations in the digital age.”

The development and proof of concept for the MyDigital ID Superapp are set for completion by the first quarter of 2025, with scalability and future readiness as core priorities. This partnership demonstrates the potential for private-public sector collaboration to propel Malaysia toward its digital transformation goals.

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Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) now enables facial biometric authentication by verifying users against their encrypted biometric identifier stored on-device, enabling compliance and new fraud protection options

Entrust, a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, today introduced AI-powered identity verification as a new capability for its Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform. 

As cyber threats evolve and grow more sophisticated, businesses are facing escalating risks and financial losses. In 2024, 58% of large UK businesses revealed fraud and financial crime poses a serious threat to their organisations, up from 49% the year before, according to CIFAS. Similarly, CIFAS found that fraud currently accounts for 40% of all crime in England and Wales. 

Modern attacks, such as deepfakes, synthetic identities, and advanced phishing campaigns leveraging AI render traditional security measures increasingly insufficient. The 2025 Identity Fraud Report revealed digital forgeries now account for 57% of document fraud cases, a 244% increase on last year. Deepfake attempts, occurring on average every five minutes, now account for 40% of video biometric fraud attempts. 

In response to these threats, Entrust IDaaS now includes AI-driven biometrics, phishing-resistant passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA), adaptive risk-based authentication (RBA), and secure digital onboarding. The newest feature allows the biometric data to be stored directly on a user’s mobile device rather than in the cloud. This addresses the needs of businesses who prefer on-device data storage to comply with certain data protection regulations. It also enhances use cases such as securing privileged actions and high-value transactions through facial biometrics as a step-up authentication method without compromising on user experience. 

How it works

The solution enables businesses to securely onboard users by capturing an encrypted biometric identifier, which is stored either on the user’s device or within a secure customer business database. At moments of high risk, such as during account recovery or making a large financial transaction, users recapture their biometric for comparison against the original encrypted biometric identifier. This provides enhanced fraud prevention and protection, since physical biometrics are significantly harder to replicate or steal than credentials such as passwords or tokens.

Additional benefits to businesses include: 

• Enhanced Fraud Prevention: Effective against deepfakes, synthetic identities, and other advanced threats
• Phishing-Resistant Authentication: Eliminates vulnerabilities exploited by phishing attacks using passwordless methods
• Improved Data Privacy: Minimizes cloud-storage risks by enabling storing biometric data on end-user devices
• Streamlined User Experience: Reduces reliance on cumbersome methods like passwords or tokens, offering fast, intuitive authentication

“With fraud becoming more sophisticated, it’s more important than ever that businesses establish verified identities from day one,” said Bhagwat Swaroop, President of Digital Security at Entrust. “Failure to do so allows more bad actors through a business’ front door, increasing fraud risks and forcing reliance on clunky step-up authentication methods at day two and beyond. Entrust facial biometric authentication with Onfido identity verification offers an efficient, low-friction way to confirm user identities throughout the user’s lifecycle, helping businesses answer the question: is this user still the same person we onboarded at day one?”

Industry Recognition

The integration builds upon the market leadership of Entrust, which was recently named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification, and as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Access Management for the second consecutive year. Entrust was also recently named as Innovation Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar™ for Customer Identity and Access Management, further reflecting its role as a provider of security solutions. 

Schedule a personalised demo with a digital identity expert to see how AI-driven facial biometric authentication can transform your security strategy and help safeguard your digital ecosystem. Learn more and book your demo today.

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The leading German manufacturer of security papers, Drewsen spezialpapiere, has acquired Portals Papers, a renowned British producer of high-security papers and a market leader in passport papers and identity documents.

This strategic acquisition unites the expertise of two specialized industry leaders, offering the market an unparalleled range of knowledge and capabilities. In an age where counterfeit products can be created and disseminated with increasing ease, the merger of DREWSEN and PORTALS marks a pivotal development. Together, they offer an exceptionally broad range of security features for paper solutions, ensuring diverse and the highest levels of counterfeit protection.

The coming together of these two successful papermaking companies will deliver significant expansion potential and business benefits for both parties, their customers, employees and shareholders, while also preserving the independence and unique strengths of each business.

An Intelligent partnership

Both papermakers, rich in heritage and tradition, have cultivated a strong culture of reliability and excellence, backed by solid financial performance. They have earned outstanding reputations through long-term relationships and a relentless commitment to exceeding the needs of their customers and the broader market.

This well-planned partnership is built on strong foundations and close collaboration, ensuring the same seamless service and high quality that their shared customer base have trusted for hundreds of years.

Both companies will remain and be run as individual entities, each specialising within their own areas of expertise and strengths and with a shared commitment to quality, security, sustainability and innovation.

From strength to strength 

The DREWSEN and PORTALS alliance provides long-term stability while setting up both businesses for success, demonstrating a continued confidence, resilience and growth within the industry.

The combination of DREWSEN’s and PORTALS’ technological capabilities, including both Fourdrinier and Cylinder Mould paper machines, provides clear and competitive advantages, alongside invaluable market expertise, industry knowledge, technical understanding and customer insight. Their coalition provides boundless opportunity for innovation, meeting the specific needs of the identity ecosystem.

Additional benefits include leveraging synergies to offer secure business continuity, extended product ranges, improving logistics and customer service, providing complementary offerings, and ensuring reliability of supply.

An exciting future ahead 

Matthias Rauhut, CEO of DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, commented: “This acquisition is an exciting development and represents a new chapter for both our organisations. Driven by a clear vision and shared values, mutual trust, transparent cooperation, and a commitment to strategic collaboration, DREWSEN and PORTALS are stronger together, and we are ready to shape the future of the security paper industry.  With the ability to offer both Fourdrinier and Cylinder Mould paper making solutions, we can offer our customers new and unique possibilities, allowing for tailored, innovative security paper solutions that meet the highest standards. Additionally, we offer a unique network for the best customer advice, ensuring that our clients always have access to expert guidance for their specific needs.”

Ross Holliday, Director at Portals Papers Ltd commented “Today’s announcement is not just a consolidation of resources, but an arrangement that will benefit our customers, our employees and for the wider the industry itself. For Portals, this partnership provides new opportunities for growth, enabling us to expand our product offerings while continuing our successful operations at the Bathford Paper Mill. I am delighted to be part of Portals ongoing journey of success.”

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York St John University-led research is “essential in helping people to navigate the fine line between reality and fabrication”

Data scientists at York St John University have announced the launch of a pioneering new tool to spot fake images.  

Pixelator v2 uses a new combination of image veracity techniques with capability beyond what can be seen by the human eye. It can identify subtle differences in images with greater accuracy than traditional methods and has been shown to detect alternations as small as 1 pixel in size.   

The tool was developed by York St John University’s Data Science academics, supported by colleagues from the University of Essex and software developers at Nosh Technologies. It aims to revolutionise the way we compare and analyse images for cybersecurity purposes.   

It is now available for free at GitHub, with the research underpinning the innovation published in the peer-reviewed Electronics journal. Read the paper.    

Pixelator v2 is designed to support those with the greatest need for accuracy and the team say the software will be of particular use to cybersecurity professionals, analysts and researchers. It employs an advanced method that combines:     

– LAB Colour Space Analysis: A perceptual colour model that mimics human vision, allowing the tool to detect differences in images that may not be immediately visible to the naked eye.   

– Sobel Edge Detection: A technique that highlights structural variations in images, such as changes in edges and boundaries.     

With the rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools capable of creating hyper-realistic images, distinguishing between real and AI-generated content has become increasingly challenging. Pixelator v2 is a significant step towards addressing this issue. By enhancing our understanding of how images differ perceptually, the tool lays the groundwork for future projects, focused on detecting or predicting AI-generated images—critical for combating misinformation and ensuring digital trust.     

The research team is actively working on the next phase of this project, extending Pixelator v2 to directly detect and predict generative AI-created images. This ongoing development aims to equip users with advanced tools to navigate an increasingly AI-driven digital landscape.    

Dr Somdip Dey, lead researcher on the project and Lecturer in Data Science at York St John University, said:    

“In an era where images dominate communication, the ability to understand visual authenticity has never been more critical.   

“This tool is a stepping stone towards a broader mission—developing technology to detect and predict AI-generated fake images.  

“As generative AI becomes more widespread, tools like Pixelator v2 are essential in helping consumers and professionals navigate the fine line between reality and fabrication.”    

This project was made possible through collaboration between experts across academia and industry:    

– York St John University: Dr Somdip Dey, Dr Jabir Al-Ani, Dr Sam Hill, and Dr Julian Thompson.   

– University of Essex: Dr Aikaterini Bourazeri.   

– Nosh Technologies: Suman Saha and Rohit Purkait.   

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Facial biometrics is not a novel technology, it is being used to elevate security and operational efficiency for more than a decade. Although the applications of facial recognition technology (FRT) still requires vast exploration, its footprint is constantly deepening. As its adoption expands over federal and private operations, questions about the technology’s reliability and legality surface. The misinterpretation of advanced technologies is nothing new, it comes as a byline of lack of awareness and unfamiliarity.

In this article, we’ll be busting some common myths and misconceptions around facial recognition technology.

1.    Facial recognition can lead to false impeachment of innocent people

Contrary to the general belief, facial recognition systems (FRS) do not identify each and every individual under a camera. Instead, the system is trained to verify the presence of a known offender according to the pre-fed offenders list. It supports the traditional techniques of tracing the whereabouts of the person of interest, as the security officials no longer have to guess if an individual under the camera is the criminal or not. The system speeds up the process and identifies the person for faster and accurate security compliance. So, there are no risks of innocent people getting falsely condemned for a crime as facial recognition efficiently works to prevent it.

2.    Facial recognition technology propagates racial bias

Facial recognition technology is becoming more and more reliable as the algorithms advance. The problems of false positives and mis-identification occur when an FRS is not tested on a diverse sample. Nonetheless, the frequency of such errors is estimated to be 0.2% or less, according to the studies by leading technology regulatory institutes. Especially in the context of bias on the ground of colour of skin, there is no sound evidence of differences in identification results. Growing adoption of facial recognition technology over the years has helped training the technology to work precisely under adverse conditions and across diverse data sets. Following this, facial biometric systems have come to achieve accuracy with chances of error falling down to near zero.

3.    Facial recognition technology poses privacy risks

This narrative is a very common misconception. Contrastingly, facial biometrics is one of the least instigators of privacy breaches. It can not be easily compromised like alphanumeric passwords, unique identification numbers or hyper-personal information. When a face image is scanned under a facial recognition engine, it is converted into numeric values to match the identification algorithms in the technical system. In other words, the mode of reception of a person’s face biometrics is translated into the language a computer system can comprehend, making it almost impossible to misuse. Also, such technologies are subject to compliance with global privacy policies like GDPR, committed to data protection and authorised use.

4.    People’s face image data is stored in FRS

Since the facial biometrics systems work on identification only, the area under surveillance is accessed to verify a person of interest. The system matches the individual’s data points to the existing identification values to verify the presence of a blacklisted person. The faces of unidentified persons, on the other hand, are neither disclosed nor stored by the system.

5.    Facial biometrics can be easily fooled or cloned

One of the prime capabilities of a facial recognition system is liveness detection, which differentiates an actual person from a synthetic identity. So, an accurate FRS can not be fooled by deep fakes, images of the authorised person, lifting the eyelids of a person or through synthetic identity proofs. In fact, it prevents identity cloning frauds which can otherwise be troubling because of traditional password-based access control and slow security processes. AI-powered facial biometric systems rely on advanced algorithms updated time and again to counter the challenges of evolving security concerns. Experts have come to vouch for innovative technologies that lead the way to build a robust security infrastructure.

Closing Notes

Being a complex technology, it is only natural that myths exist around the use and implementation of facial biometrics. In order to trust a technology, a deep understanding may not be required but the awareness of its capabilities can open up the way to exceptional possibilities. Facial biometrics is meant to restore trust on security operations, while improving experience and functional efficiency. And RecFaces is committed to provide best-in-the-industry solutions that evolve with the evolving technological requirements to achieve security and experience never imagined before.

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Coordinated Bot Mega-Attack and Escalating Deepfake Threats Severely Impact APAC Region 

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“With their reusable digital identities, end users in France will be able to open a bank account or carry out any banking operation, perform a qualified electronic signature, open an online gaming account, or send or receive an electronic registered letter. We are at a pivotal moment in the digital identity ecosystem in France and Europe overall and IDnow is proud to lead the way with our expertise and our proven solutions.”

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Quickly authenticates large numbers of people in motion and reduces congestion

NEC Corporation will launch a new system using biometric authentication technology that is capable of quickly authenticating large numbers of people at one time, even while they are in motion. The system is expected to accelerate admission and reduce congestion for busy events and infrastructure. NEC will begin providing the system globally in September 2024, initially focusing on Japan, the United States, and Singapore.

In recent years, the number of visitors to airports, train stations, tourist attractions and other amusement facilities in Japan has been rising sharply. At the same time, however, facility expansions and additions to alleviate congestion have not kept pace. At airports in particular, the number of passengers in Japan is projected to double (*) by 2041 compared to 2019, and there is a need to improve the efficiency of passenger services.

Conventionally, when large numbers of people have converged on areas such as theme parks, offices, factories, etc., heavy amounts of congestion have occurred, together with long lines at flapper gates and security screening areas.

This new system features NEC’s world-class face recognition technology and matching technology, which evaluates the characteristics of movement and clothing to quickly detect persons in designated areas. Furthermore, the system can continue to biometrically identify persons even as they pass through crowded areas.

In addition, the system can authenticate large numbers of people while they are in motion, including as many as 100 persons per minute in real time. Since the system does not require gates, as is the case with conventional admission control systems, it reduces lines and congestion without expanding or adding to existing facilities, thereby improving convenience and efficiency.

When a person whose face image has not been registered attempts to pass, the system can provide visual alerts on a display or illumination installed overhead or on the floor.

NEC introduced this system for employees at its headquarters in Tokyo in July 2024.

System Features

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Guest article contributed by Nash Ali, Head of Operational Strategy at NeuroID, a part of Experian 

While businesses are still strategizing their approach to using generative AI (genAI) tools, fraudsters are wasting no time putting it to work. GenAI is key to many of the spikes in social engineering scams, automated ATO attacks, and next-generation, human-like bots being deployed at an alarming scale. 

GenAI-powered fraud is straining fraud prevention teams, and the problem is only growing. To help counter fraudsters’ advancement, Experian announced on August 13 that it acquired NeuroID. NeuroID and Experian have a track record of successfully safeguarding consumers and businesses from evolving fraud threats, with both organizations conducting extensive research on impending threats and defenses against them.  

Research Shows an Alarming Rise in Next-Generation Bots, GenAI-Powered Fraud 

In a recent seven-week study, NeuroID found next-generation bots aren’t just a problem for the future: they’re here and are already causing issues for businesses. Our latest Emerging Trends in Fraud report outlined that trend in-depth, including patterns indicating that for nearly half of NeuroID customers attacked by bots, more than 95% of attacking bots were next-generation.  

Per Experian’s 2024 U.S. Identity & Fraud Report, the U.S. is adopting genAI faster than other countries. We’re facing an urgent need for modern, genAI-ready fraud solutions. Experian’s report also found that genAI fraud is a top concern for businesses: 70% of businesses say genAI-powered fraud is expected to be a major challenge over the next 2-3 years, and they’re largely uncertain in their ability to address the problem.  

The genAI fraud landscape is changing month-to-month, making planning even more challenging. From January to June 2024, bot-led attacks doubled. This summer, in particular, saw a considerable uptick in bot-led attacks, bucking a trend of typically slower summer months—June 2024 attacks were nearly three times larger and longer lasting than June 2023 attacks. Fraudsters’ mentality has changed, too; rather than spreading smaller attacks across many businesses, they’re identifying and zeroing in on a handful of vulnerable targets and launching large-scale attacks to cause maximum damage.  

What Makes The Next Generation of Bots So Dangerous? 

First-generation bots were simple scripts designed to execute basic tasks. Fraudsters deployed them to spam forms and scrape data, but user-agent analysis and IP blocklists easily stopped these basic bots. In the following decades, evolving bot generations began to maintain cookies, execute JavaScript, utilize headless and full-fledged browsers, and simulate basic human interactions like cursor movements and keystrokes.  

Even as bots grew to replicate humans’ behavior better, they still lacked human randomness. Prior-gen bots’ programmatic sequences—whether it be impeccably consistent keystrokes, repeated IP addresses and user agents, or unnaturally linear cursor movements—are easy to spot. Businesses have relied on these giveaways to identify and block bots before they cause damage.  

Next-generation, also known as fourth-generation, bots are different. They don’t exhibit the tell-tale signs of their predecessors, making them incredibly difficult to stop with traditional detection methods. Fourth-generation bots rotate through thousands of IP addresses, alter user agent strings, and utilize mobile emulators to bypass the device-based defenses that stopped older bots. These hyper-sophisticated bots can also use “behavior hijacking,” recording and replicating users’ swipe and mouse patterns, hover times, and other behavioral cues to create seemingly random actions that appear human.  

These advanced bots aren’t available only to equally sophisticated fraudsters. In the past, fraudsters needed at least basic coding knowledge to control bots effectively. Now, readily available genAI fraud tools like FraudGPT allow anyone to generate the code and synthetic identities needed to launch a large-scale bot attack.  

How NeuroID and Experian are Fighting Back 

Unlike traditional bot detection tools, NeuroID can detect the nuanced differences between a human-like bot and a real human user. It has proved effective against next-generation bots, catching 99.8% of all first-through-fourth-generation bots.  

Experian is making this technology available at scale to more businesses than ever. Within Experian’s fraud risk suite, NeuroID’s behavioral analytics provide new insights into user behavior during account openings, logins, and transactions. The combination of NeuroID’s behavioral analytics and Experian’s data-driven insights gives businesses a solution that can effectively respond to evolving fraud threats.  

I’ll be taking the Identity Week stage to talk more about the evolution of fraud bots and defending against them. Join me on September 11 at 11:50 in Theatre 4 for “Next-Gen Bots Are Here and They Act Just Like Us”, stop by booth #921 to chat with the NeuroID team, and download our Emerging Trends in Fraud Report for more. 

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TECH5’s biometric and digital ID technologies are used by the Mauritanian Ministry of Digital Transition, Innovation and Public Sector Modernisation (MTNIMA) for its digital ID pilot project, with the aim of replacing passwords with biometrics for access to eGovernment services.

TECH5 won this digital ID pilot project in partnership with local integrator SmartMS through a tender published by MTNIMA and UNDP (United Nations Development Program) in June 2022. The companies provided a jointly developed software solution for digital onboarding and verification of citizens. This consists of identity verification (identity proofing) with auto-ident process1 based on the NIST (National Institute for Standards in Technology) identity proofing and biometric verification, based on OpenID Connect flows, allowing for passwordless login into the Mauritanian eGovernment portal.

The solution includes the back-end system and the Identity Provider (IdP) developed by SmartMS, as well as TECH5’s technology platforms T5-OmniMatch Face BioSDK for facial biometric 1:1 matching, T5-AirSnap Face technology for facial biometrics capture using the camera of a mobile phone, T5-LDS facial liveness detection software, and T5-IDencode platform for the issuance of a digital ID stored in an encrypted 2D machine readable identity container – T5-Cryptograph – containing biometric and biographical data of the citizen that is used to perform decentralized biometric authentication as part of consent framework before sharing of personal information.

TECH5 has also provided MTNIMA with the mobile applications for the iOS and Android operating systems, allowing for biometric data capture and verification using a mobile phone. The apps have built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR)2 and Near-field Communication (NFC)3 technologies for document data reading and verification during digital onboarding.

Additionally, TECH5 shared its knowledge and contributed the source code of the customised solution developed for this pilot project, to MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform).

“Our company is confidently investing in digital ID projects across the globe. We firmly believe that by promoting collaboration between governments, open-source solution providers, and creators of value-add technology, we can shape a more inclusive future for everyone”, says Co-founder, Chairman, and CTO of TECH5 Rahul Parthe. “The successful implementation of the solution is a testament to the exceptional combination of biometric and Digital ID technologies. Thanks to the cutting-edge advancements in this field, the citizens of Mauritania can now enjoy easy, fast, and secure access to eGov services.”

The pilot was successfully presented to MTMINA ministry’s employees on March 22nd, 2023, with more than 70 people testing the application on the first day of trials. During the digital onboarding, citizens are enrolled with their Mauritanian Passport or an ID card featuring contactless capability (issued after June 2022), using the mobile application. The document holder’s photo is biometrically verified by the app against the holder’s face and sent to the back-end system for digital ID creation. Once a digital ID in the form of a T5-Cryptograph is created, it is sent back to the holder and stored in their phone. For biometric verification, enabling access to the Mauritanian eGovernment portal, the user will be verified by face against their digital ID by taking a selfie when requested by the portal during login.

Leveraging the potential of digital technology and innovation for development is a key priority in Mauritania’s national development strategy4.

Yehdhih Anna, Project Manager at SmartMS commented: “Through this pilot, we have successfully demonstrated secure and trusted identity proofing of test users as well as user authentication for e-government application.”

“We are proud to be part of this project contributing to the technological transformation of the country. Mauritania looks to be on track to become one of the first countries to adopt fully digital national ID biometrically linked to its holder.” – Says Ameya Bhagwat, Chief Revenue Officer at TECH5.

The pilot project continued until October 1st, 2023, and the Mauritanian government have now released an app for its citizens called Houwiyeti (هويتي ), concretising the first steps of the digital Identity program of the Mauritanian government. This app is used to have access to various services based on biometric identification.

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Full-Cycle Solution Leverages High-Quality Data Sources for Unmatched Accuracy, Enables Organizations to Manage All Business Needs with Single API

AU10TIX, a global technology leader in identity verification and management, unveiled its advanced anti-money laundering solution. Designed to address the significant business risks posed by financial crimes such as money laundering, fraud, and terrorism financing, the solution incorporates rigorous internal quality checks and a proprietary decision-making mechanism to filter out unreliable data and ensure a safer approach to risk mitigation. The AML solution’s high flexibility and agility, along with a range of integration tools and deployment options, enable fast and hassle-free implementation processes.

In addition, a user-friendly dashboard offers an intuitive interface, allowing customers to make informed decisions quickly and confidently. Customisable workflows enable seamless integration of Identity Verification with AML and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) checks, tailored to each business’s due diligence requirements.

AU10TIX’s AML solution sets a new standard in fraud risk mitigation, offering businesses enhanced accuracy by leveraging exclusive real-time data from high-quality alpha lists. These lists provide comprehensive coverage, spanning more than 100 sanctions lists, 1,600 government websites, and 30,000 news sources, ensuring reliable data integrity, minimising false positives, and providing businesses with a powerful resource for comprehensive risk management. By utilizing these top-tier alpha list vendors, AU10TIX ensures access to higher quality listings, faster speeds, and wider global coverage. In contrast, other solutions often rely on slower, outdated databases, resulting in less accurate and timely responses.

The all-in-one solution enables users to access all KYC, KYB and AML checks through a single API, significantly streamlining the compliance process. This allows businesses to efficiently manage their compliance requirements, saving both time and money. With just one API, customers can search for an individual or business and immediately access results from all relevant lists, enhancing both efficiency and user experience.

“Our advanced AML solution reflects AU10TIX’s commitment to providing our clients with the most advanced, reliable, and efficient tools to combat financial crime,” said Dan Yerushalmi, CEO of AU10TIX. “Through robust internal quality checks and an easy-to-use dashboard, our clients can confidently navigate compliance requirements, ensuring adherence and reducing operational risk.”

AU10TIX’s holistic, multi-level verification solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including banking, financial services, insurance, crypto, payment, investment and trading firms, and gaming/casino companies. By providing a one-stop shop for all identity verification and AML compliance needs, AU10TIX ensures businesses can operate securely and efficiently. The solution’s global reach extends over 240 countries and territories, providing unmatched coverage and reliability.

This launch marks a significant milestone in AU10TIX’s strategy to provide unified solutions for verifying both individuals and businesses. With the industry shifting towards comprehensive data services, AU10TIX continues to enhance its product portfolio to meet the demands of modern compliance and security standards.

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Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has released new findings from its study “The New Imperative: Digital IDs,” which unveil how companies worldwide assess their revenue transformation after digital ID implementation. These findings also highlight the use cases where the digital ID adoption will have the most notable effect. 

Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Regula to conduct “The New Imperative: Digital IDs” study, underlines that most respondents, 89%, anticipate a positive impact on revenue from the adoption of digital IDs. Specifically, 32% of businesses anticipate a 20%-29% rise in revenue, 23% foresee a 10%-19% increase, 16% predict a boost of over 30%, and 18% expect up to a 10% growth.

Interestingly, the Middle East seems to be more optimistic about adopting digital IDs. Only 4% of respondents in this region think that there will be no significant change in revenue, which is much lower than the global rate (10%) or the one in Europe, where 13% of businesses do not expect any change.

The most promising areas

“The New Imperative: Digital IDs” study indicates that the benefits from digital ID implementation will be most noticeable and yield the fastest results in the following top five use cases:

●      online financial transactions (46% of respondents globally);

●      online account opening (38%);

●      eCommerce transactions (33%);

●      eGovernment services (32%);

●      remote customer onboarding (31%).

The Forrester Consulting study underlines: “These results highlight a significant expectation that digital IDs will enhance efficiency, security, and user experience in sectors where identity verification plays a crucial role in transaction security and customer trust.”

Regional Differences

For the region of North America, the most significant effect is expected to be experienced with online financial transactions (51%), online account opening (39%), remote customer onboarding (36%), and eCommerce transactions (35%). All of these rates are higher than the global. Interestingly, the region is rather more inclined to enhance age verification through digital IDs, with 21% expecting to see improvements in this use case (globally, this rate is 19%, and in the Middle East it is 14%). 

In Europe, businesses share the global expectations. Thus, 44% anticipate seeing positive changes in online financial transactions, 38% – in online account opening, 36% – in eGovernment services, 30% – in remote customer onboarding, and 29% – in mobile device access. Europe seems to be more determined to improve eGovernment services: 36% of respondents here (compared to 32% globally) expect to benefit from adopting digital IDs.

In the Middle East, the study respondents express their expectations to see improvements in online financial transactions (44%) and online account opening (35%), though these rates are slightly lower than global. More than the other regions, the Middle East expects to see positive changes in workplace access and remote work (30%, compared to 25% global and 24% in Europe and North America), and healthcare services access (26% compared to 15% global and 9% in Europe).

Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula commented: “Businesses are shifting their approach to identity verification. Once merely a legal requirement or a commodity, it has now become a technological advancement and a strategic imperative. Our study shows that companies worldwide see the transformative potential of digital IDs to boost revenue, enhance security, and improve user experience. As we innovate and deliver advanced identity verification solutions, we are dedicated to helping businesses unlock these benefits and thrive in the digital era”. 

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