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Face detection is the foundation of modern biometric systems. It allows software like Identy.io to automatically identify and locate human faces in images or video streams. While face recognition determines who a person is, face detection answers whether a face is present and where. Today, this technology powers everything from smartphone authentication to digital onboarding processes and AI-driven marketing. Understanding its principles helps explain why it has become essential to security and user experience. From classic algorithms to Deep Learning 1. The early days: Haar cascades The first widespread method was the Viola-Jones algorithm, which uses Haar features simple patterns of

Facial recognition has become central to modern digital security but not all systems work the same way. The most familiar example, Apple’s Face ID, is designed for personal device authentication. In contrast, facial recognition software such as Identy.io serves a much broader purpose: verifying users’ identities in banking, government, and online services. Understanding the difference between these technologies helps clarify how biometric identity verification works and why Identy.io’s approach is transforming digital onboarding and security. Face ID: personal device authentication Apple’s Face ID was introduced to replace passwords and fingerprints with a simple glance. It’s a one-to-one verification system that confirms

Facial and finger biometrics are transforming how we unlock phones, open bank accounts, and verify identities online. Yet, as these systems expand, so do attempts to deceive them. The most effective defense against fake faces, photos, or deepfakes is a liveness check – the invisible step that confirms a real person is standing in front of the camera. What is a liveness check? A liveness check (also called liveness detection) is a process that ensures the biometric solution interacts with a living human being, not a static image, mask, or video replay. In other words, it tells the difference between “a

Why airports and border controls face a security crisis Record passenger volumes across Latin America In an increasingly globalized world, where travel is on the rise for both tourism and business purposes, airports and border controls are faced with the challenge of managing the constant flow of passengers efficiently, while taking strict security measures. For example, Mexico recorded more than 119 million passengers, of which 57.9 million were international travelers, an increase of 5.8% over the previous year, according to data from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC). Its main airport, Mexico City International Airport (AICM), handled 45 million passengers, making

It’s happened to all of us. We’re scrolling through our social media feeds and see a funny picture or video, only to find out later that it’s fake. In the age of AI, spoofing people’s faces and voices has become incredibly accessible. With every selfie and video posted, we’re unintentionally contributing to a growing data library for fraudsters to exploit. Fraudsters pull facial and voice biometrics from publicly available content online to create deepfakes and clone voices, meaning identify theft can happen to anyone. The good news? There’s a biometric marker that fraudsters cannot easily steal from social media or other

Identity theft continues to be a pressing problem virtually everywhere in the world. Although advances in technology, especially in artificial intelligence, mean that cybercriminals are increasingly perfecting their techniques for committing fraud, the truth is that citizens’ lack of care or supervision in handling and managing their personal information means that it is precisely the victims of fraud who often open the door to these attacks. One of the main advances in the financial sector in terms of user protection has been the widespread adoption of virtual credit and debit cards which, unlike conventional cards, offer an additional layer of security

Identity theft continues to be one of the most common and worrisome frauds in the United States, ranking second in the total number of reported frauds in 2024 with 1,335,291 incidents, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. Among the most common cases of identity theft are those related to credit cards, including opening new accounts or the fraudulent use of existing accounts (449,032 cases in 2024), loan applications (176,400), or applications for Government documents or benefits (70,332). The main entry pathways (resulting in financial loss) for fraud are social networks at 70%, visiting certain websites or apps with 68%,

Identity fraud and theft are escalating global concerns. Although technological evolution has facilitated the work of cybercriminals, one of the main entry vectors that make identity theft possible is the users’ lack of vigilance in handling personal information, their carelessness or the transfer of personal data to third parties without applying the necessary precautions.  Users have already adopted virtual banking cards for e-commerce transactions, enabling precise control over shared information. However, identity verification has remained fragmented—until now. Digital wallets leverage verifiable credentials (VCs) and decentralized identity frameworks to ensure that users can securely prove their identity without exposing unnecessary personal data.

Over the last few years, fraud has established itself as one of the main problems faced by public and private entities, but also by end users. In the last quarter of 2024 alone, for example, there were losses of more than 500 million dollars due to fraudulent transfers only in the USA, with 100 million dollars of impact due to the improper use of credit and debit cards, as revealed by the consulting firm Stadista. However, this is not a problem that is confined only to the United States. In Mexico, figures also reveal that fraud is already one of the