Digital Identity Friday Five: June 6, 2025
Covering the most interesting news for the week of May 31 to June 6
Today is Friday, June 6. Here are five things in #digitalidentity that I found interesting this week
First, I had an amazing week in #LasVegas at Identiverse!
I enjoyed connecting with so many in my #identity network but missed those that were in #Amsterdam at Money20/20
Here are the #fridayfive highlights
1/ The Prism Project Launches Deepfake and Synthetic Identity Report
The Prism Project released its first 2025 report delivering independent, urgent analysis of the escalating risks posed by AI-driven deepfakes and synthetic identities
"As deepfakes and synthetic identities erode the foundations of digital trust, this research delivers both the strategic frameworks and vendor intelligence companies need to counteract these evolving threats,” said C. Maxine Most, Founder and Chief Analyst of Acuity Market Intelligence
Notable sponsors include: Anonybit, AuthenticID, Aware, Inc., Daon, DuckDuckGoose AI, FIDO Alliance, Ideem, IDEMIA, ID R&D, iProov, Kantara Initiative, Keyless, Mitek Systems, Paravision, Persona, Secure Technology Alliance, Veriff, ZeroBiometrics™ and many more
Partners include Identity Week, ID Tech, KYC AML Guide, & PEAK IDV
Download 🔗 peakidv.link/TPPreport
2/ Engage PSG Search Announces Leadership Changes
Executive search firm Engage PSG Search announced changes to its leadership structure
Aaron Noakes is appointed Managing Director of #EMEA
Bas Birch is appointed SVP of #US markets
Aaron and Bas will be responsible for strategy and execution for growth, building on their expertise and knowledge of the digital identity and fraud markets
Congrats, Aaron, Bas, & Kevin Cruickshank!
3/ Scamnetic Files Lawsuit Against BLACKCLOAK
Scamnetic announced a lawsuit against BLACKCLOAK
The lawsuit alleges that BLACKCLOAK misappropriated Scamnetic's trade secrets related to Scamnetic’s first of its kind proprietary tool, IDEveryone
More in link below 👇
4/ OneSpan Acquires Nok Nok
OneSpan announced it acquired #FIDO pioneer Nok Nok Labs
"This is more than an acquisition — it’s a bold step toward providing customers with maximum choice in authentication," said Victor Limongelli, CEO at OneSpan
"This is an exciting combination for the FIDO Alliance and the authentication market in general," said Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director & CEO of the FIDO Alliance
5/ ID-Pal Launches ID-Pal Once
ID-Pal announced a new reusable KYC solution that enables organizations to simplify operational processes, control costs and focus on growth while delivering a seamless user experience as standard
Congrats Colum Lyons and team!
Bonus/ WIRED: Deepfake Scams Are Distorting Reality Itself
Closing out the week with an article from Wired magazine on the rise of #deepfake scams
Have a great weekend ahead!
*** LINKS
PRISM PROJECT: peakidv.link/1-ff06-06
ENGAGE PSG: peakidv.link/2-ff06-06
SCAMNETIC: peakidv.link/3-ff06-06
ONESPAN: peakidv.link/4-ff06-06
ID-PAL: peakidv.link/5-ff06-06
WIRED: peakidv.link/B-ff06-06