South Africa’s Home Affairs Department says it plans to issue at least 2.5 million smart ID cards with funds from its 2024/2025 budget. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, disclosed the information at the start of this week as he defended the ministry’s budget for the next financial year in parliament, highlighting priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Issuance of 2.5M smart IDs part of South Africa’s 2025 budget plan

In a wave of data breaches over the last year, several organizations have carelessly exposed large troves of sensitive personal information, heightening fears of identity theft and fraud. In a step further than exposed data, 404 Media recently uncovered an underground site that sells videos and photos of real people to pass some biometric KYC checks for online services. The investigation reveals that these faces are being sold on the dark web and used to commit various forms of financial and identity fraud.

From face biometrics to ID forgeries: lax data security fuels ID fraud

As generative AI capabilities advance, producing convincing fake IDs and selfies has become easier and more accessible than ever before. These deepfakes are often indistinguishable to the human eye and can deceive traditional verification methods. Fraudsters now possess the ability to exploit online verification systems at an unprecedented scale. Financial...

Unmasking document and biometric identity fraud: Exposing the deceptions

The UK government has announced a coming identity verification services bill that will support digital ID products and services from certified providers. The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill is one of 39 legislative initiatives presented in the King’s Speech on Wednesday which outline plans for the recently elected Labor government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the new parliamentary year.

UK gov’t introduces new digital identity verification services bill

A data breach at decentralized digital identity verification provider Fractal ID has exposed the ID documents and facial images of thousands of users and sparked online criticism of the company. A hacker gained unauthorized access to a platform operator’s account, and ran an API script for about 2 hours and 15 minutes last Sunday, according to the public breach notification.

Data breach raises questions about Fractal ID’s decentralized identity architecture

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

The details of more than 600,000 bank cards around the world have been leaked on the dark web, according to a new report by cybersecurity company NordVPN. The research report uncovered that financial information “is being harvested from users through malware.”. This malicious software is designed “to infiltrate, damage,...

Over 600,000 Bank Card Details Leaked via Dark Web – Cybersecurity Report

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

North Carolina State

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When you're pulled over by police in North Carolina, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities, both as a driver and a passenger. Here’s a breakdown of what the law says about interactions with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Can police question passengers when pulling over a driver in North Carolina? What you need to know

The US Sun

BUSINESSES across the world have been affected by a global outage tied to a CrowdStrike software update. Users of several major banks, including Chase Bank, are also facing significant disruptions amid the widespread issue impacting payment services. The wide-ranging issues have been traced back to a cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike, which...

‘Have not got paid yet,’ cry Chase customers as global outage disrupts direct deposits and automatic transfers

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Digital accessibility refers to the inclusive practice of ensuring that individuals with disabilities face no barriers in their interactions with websites and digital products. As banking services move online, ensuring their accessibility is an ethical imperative. Accessibility in online banking involves designing apps and websites to be compatible with diverse...

How to Keep Online Banking Accessible

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

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MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

Louisville Public Media

The problem affected airline communications, causing the Federal Aviation Administration to ground major carriers in the U.S., including American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking around the world

Knewz

The world was struck by a global cyber outage on Friday, July 19, disrupting computer systems worldwide and unleashing chaos in the airline, shipping, finance, and healthcare industries, among others. Knewz.com has learned that the disruption was caused in digital services that use Microsoft-based systems. Amidst concerns that the worldwide cyber outage might be the […]

Global Cyber Outage Disrupts Key Services Like Airline, Healthcare, Shipping, Finance

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Nigerian fintech launches biometrics platform for merchant payments

Nigerian digital payment services provider Accelerex has rolled out a system to facilitate merchant payments across the country using fingerprint biometrics. With the “Payment with Fingerprint”...

Nigerian fintech launches biometrics platform for merchant payments

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