500 million smartphone users will be using a Digital Identity Wallet by 2026

At least 500 million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW), according to new analysis from the boffins at Gartner. Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is commonly used today. It establishes confidence in the […]
AI-powered malicious attacks are now a top emerging risk, says study

Concern about artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks ascended to the top of the Gartner emerging risk rankings in the first quarter of 2024. “The prospect of malicious actions enabled by AI-assisted tools is concerning risk leaders worldwide,” said Gamika Takkar, director, research in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice. “The relative ease of use and quality of […]