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Inside the Underground Site Where ‘Neural Networks’ Churn Out Fake IDs
The site, called OnlyFake, threatens to streamline everything from bank fraud to money laundering, and has implications for cybersecurity writ large. learn more ▸
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Annual number of data compromises and individuals impacted in the United States from 2005 to 2023
In 2023, the number of data compromises in the United States stood at 3,205 cases. Meanwhile, over 353 million individuals were affected in the same… learn more ▸
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Against Age-Restricting the Internet
The downside of government intervention is the guarantee of a fractured internet and the possibility of a sprawling and censorious bureaucracy that acts far beyond… learn more ▸
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We don’t need a surveillance state to protect kids from pornography
“If lawmakers can’t find a way to safeguard kids while also protecting the online privacy rights of consenting adults, they should instead take a step… learn more ▸
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Americans are skeptical of online age verification, even as its use grows abroad
A study last year by age verification company Jumio found that 62% of Americans are open to having a digital identity for verification, a figure that trails… learn more ▸
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Why you should worry about age verification laws
“Calls to restrict access to supposed adult content should be called out for their true intentions: relegating queer content to the shadows” learn more ▸
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Arizona Governor Strikes Down Age Verification Bill, Says It Violates First Amendment
‘While we look for a solution, it should be bipartisan and work within the bounds of the First Amendment, which this bill does not,’ Arizona… learn more ▸
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Identity verification industry mulls solutions to flood of synthetic IDs
The advent of AI-powered generators such as OnlyFake, which creates realistic-looking photos of fake IDs for only US$15, has stirred up the ID verification and authentication… learn more ▸
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Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of ‘homosexuality’ online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
[The law] could theoretically apply to family-friendly media with queer characters, LGBTQ+ charities and community resources, or even medical websites that include information on gender… learn more ▸
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Hours After Aussie Gov’t Greenlights Online Age Verification Pilot, Breach Of Mandated Verification Database For Bars Is Revealed
The Australian government has just announced a pilot program to test an online age verification system…And then, just hours later, it was reported that law… learn more ▸
