The Identity Review

We’re thrilled to be included in the Identity Security category of the 2024 Gartner Emerging Tech: Techscape for Startups in Security Software report and mentioned in the inaugural 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s @Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently warned that bad actors are weaponizing generative #AI to fool outdated customer identification, identity verification, and customer due diligence (CDD) systems.

Like a cyber vampire slipping through your network's front or back door, today’s hackers don’t force their way in — they rely on charm, a good cover story, and an open invitation.

Today at Oktane we unveiled Nametag Deepfake Defense™, our next-generation identity verification engine, and our expanded partnership with Okta, making Nametag even more accessible to Okta customers globally.

Nametag is a proud sponsor of Oktane 2024, the Okta identity Conference! Come see us at booth #EM1 from October 15 to 17 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

Self-service password reset (SSPR) allows people to reset their own passwords for their online accounts. But most SSPR tools use outdated verification methods that are insecure and frustrating.

8 questions to ask when looking at identity verification software for KYC (Know Your Customer), workforce verification, employee onboarding and other use cases.

Writing on Forbes, Nametag CEO Aaron Painter argues that the current focus on detecting deepfakes is a losing battle: by the time you detect them, it's often too late. Instead, the real challenge lies in preventing deepfakes from being used in the first place.

Nametag customers can now export data to their preferred Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) tool, empowering security teams with new insights and workflow automations based on Nametag’s rich identity verification data.

How to unlock an Okta account via default methods and how to securely automate the process with self-service Okta account unlocks via Nametag Autopilot.

Today we’re thrilled to announce that Nametag is available in Tines, putting Nametag’s automated, ultra-secure identity verification into the hands of security and IT teams around the world.

How to reset your OneLogin password or OneLogin MFA with default options, and how to do it with Nametag Autopilot, the first complete solution for secure self-service account recovery.

Helpdesk social engineering attacks trick agents into giving the attacker access to systems and data. Preventing helpdesk social engineering requires a multifaceted approach including education and robust user authentication protocols using the latest identity verification technologies.

A deepfake attack is when a bad actor uses AI-generated or manipulated images, video, or audio to scam an individual or fool an identity verification system. This article explains how deepfake attacks work; why most identity verification (IDV) products are vulnerable to deepfakes; and how Nametag prevents deepfake attacks.

As organizations adopt mandatory multi-factor authentication, it’s essential to proactively address the insatiable surge in user lockouts. Self-service MFA resets can be the answer, but be careful about how you implement them.

Visual verification (often referred to as ‘visual identity verification’) is the process of performing a visual inspection of a person’s identity, to ensure that they are indeed who they claim to be, before granting access. Visual verification can improve security and reduce the risk of account takeovers that lead to data breaches and ransomware.

Cisco Duo is a popular multi-factor authentication (MFA) app that generates one-time passcodes and receives push notifications. Here's how to reset Duo using the default options provided by Cisco Duo, and a better way to do it with Nametag.

How to reset your Microsoft Entra ID password with default options, how to reset Entra ID multi-factor authentication (MFA), and how Nametag Autopilot enhances Microsoft Entra ID to reduce costs and improve security.

Today we’re thrilled to announce that Nametag has been issued a patent relating to account recovery that, together with our identity verification platform, solves a critical challenge of multi-factor authentication (MFA).

In a recent episode of the Lights On Data Show with George Firican, Nametag’s CEO, Aaron Painter, explained cost-effective strategies for stopping the use of AI-generated deepfakes to deceive and defraud.

How to reset an Okta password or Okta MFA with default options, and how to enable self-service Okta MFA and password resets with Nametag Autopilot to improve experiences, reduce costs, and boost security.

The story of the $25 million Hong Kong deepfake attack. Threat actors using live AI-generated deepfake video tricked an employee into wiring away $25 million. Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about deepfakes, but what can we learn from this story?

The U.S. Department of Health is warning health providers against threat actors using sophisticated, coordinated social engineering attacks on hospital IT helpdesks. Nametag CEO Aaron Painter breaks down the Sector Alert, including specific thing to keep in mind when implementing their recommendations.

RSA Conference 2024 has come and gone, and it's time to reflect. Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity was a major focus this year, with AI the subject of keynotes by Cisco, Microsoft, and even the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, among others.

Self-service account recovery (SSAR) enables users to securely reset their passwords and MFA tokens entirely on their own. Here's how to enable it for Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Cisco Duo, and OneLogin.

As MFA adoption grows, more users get locked out, resulting in a surge in support tickets, frustrated employees and customers, and a cybersecurity nightmare. Self-service account recovery bridges this gap.

A third-party provider to Cisco Duo, a popular MFA app, has been compromised. Here's what you need to know if you were affected, or if you're worried about the security of your Duo user accounts.

We’re thrilled to unveil Nametag Autopilot, the world’s first secure solution for self-service account recovery that's already revolutionizing IT helpdesk operations at innovators like HubSpot.

Bakkt, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, uses Nametag to verify crypto transfers, resulting in big savings and user experience gains while proactively safeguarding their customers against emerging threats like AI-generated deepfakes.

What keeps security veteran and visionary CISO Eric Richard up at night? In a recent video for Nametag, Eric talks deepfakes, helpdesk social engineering, and his experience implementing Nametag.

Digital injection attacks are an increasingly common and extremely dangerous threat vector. Most identity verification products are vulnerable. Here's what you need to know.

Nametag CEO Aaron Painter recently joined Brian Thomas to explain how when employees feel heard and respected, so do the company’s customers.

In a recent episode of Dark Rhiino Security Confidential, Nametag CEO Aaron Painter discussed his journey into the cybersecurity and Nametag's approach to ID verification.

Here's a simple explanation of NIST 800-207, which provides guidelines and recommendations for implementing aero Trust Architecture (ZTA) cybersecurity.

Okta is having a rough 2023. How did we get here, and what should Okta customers do protect themselves?

Why are corporations so unprepared for the rise in devastating breaches via social engineering at the IT helpdesk?

A single LinkedIn search and a quick phone call was all it took to hold a company's digital assets hostage and demand a striking payout in return.

Dating apps need to go beyond email verification to protect their users. Safe first dates start with verifying the identity of the person behind the dating profile. Dating apps that enable “Sign in with ID” using Nametag will help both parties to feel safe at a time when most people are at their most vulnerable.

Selective, ad-hoc pre-enrollment can create gaps in your organization’s protection. Here's how to do it right.

An overview of regulatory requirements for secure age verification and customer authentications, and best practices for staying compliant.

Customer support teams are busier than ever, and facing new threats from impersonation. Fast, secure identity verification is the solution.

As new artificial intelligence capabilities continue to emerge, fraudsters and cyber criminals continue to develop new tactics to bypass today’s security and authentication measures.

Bad actors are increasingly using remote hiring and onboarding processes to gain fraudulent access to company systems. Nametag prevents this -- here's how.

Many identity proofing products don't verify humans, they verify devices. Without biometric authentication, you can never be really sure that the person behind the device is the right person.

As cyber attacks become more sophisticated, it's important to ensure that sensitive information is protected by robust security measures.

Domain theft and domain hijacking thefts involve a threat actor unlocking your organization’s domain name and transferring it to their own registrar,

We're rebranding for 2023.

As remote work becomes the norm, help desk technicians are handling more and more tickets from people that they've never met before.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) standards to give customers and compliance officials alike assurance that patient identities are secure.

Crypto exchanges and affiliated firms can’t keep up with the number of users getting locked out of their accounts.

Social media companies are struggling to moderate the anonymous trolls and scammers abusing their platforms. Nametag can help.

As next-generation virtual communities emerge, community administrators, developers, and community members alike need to verify the security and authenticity of digital assets.

As technology firms continue to develop their own metaverses, they're facing numerous bad actors and trolls who break the community’s rules exploit legitimate users.

As technology firms consider the future of the Internet and digital spaces, several companies are debating what kind of role virtual reality and the metaverse will dictate in coming years.

Customer support agents are often the only line of defense between bad actors and your company's data, but without the proper tools, you can't expect them to catch every threat.

With RSA 2022 coming to a close this year, we reflect on the lack of emphasis on digital identity and authentication — and pose how we can do better in tech.

Company controls are not prepared for the influx of new, remote employees. Nametag has the answer. 

Nametag's new Sign in with ID is the next-generation standard to safeguard user accounts with proprietary Multi-Factor Identity™ technology. 

While some companies promise to use biometrics to streamline identity verification, in many cases their offerings are a combination of facial recognition and legacy technology that leaves users vulnerable. 

Hackers don’t break in, they log in as you! This World Password Day, we’re going beyond passwords and multi-factor authentication.

Nametag's new code, out-of-the-box portal for identity verification brings the customer support experience into the 21st century.

Coinbase's QR code Super Bowl ad certainly turned a lot of heads, but its popularity says a lot about the state of the average American's cybersecurity knowledge.

If you’re a frequent ride sharing user, you've probably asked yourself — how do you know who is driving you around?

Nametag, creators of the new standard for end-user identity verification, today announced the release of its international government-issued ID verification capability.

It’s easier than ever to purchase - but harder than ever to identify customers.

The UK government has outlined new departments and initiatives to help their citizens create new digital identities that would fill the role that their driver’s licenses and passports currently fill.