Cybersecurity
Passwords should become a thing of the past. Here's why
Using passwords for online authentication is no longer fit for purpose. We can build a more secure and easy-to-use way to identify ourselves.
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Onfido
Onfido delivers next-generation identity verification and background checks, helping businesses verify anyone in the world – within seconds. Powered by machine-learning technology, Onfido's identity verification software verifies that a person is who they say they are before running further searches such as criminal or anti-money-laundering checks. Built for an online world, Onfido's solution enables businesses across sectors to run checks remotely and at scale. Founded in 2012 by three entrepreneurs from Oxford University, Onfido has received over $30 million in funding to date. Onfido works with over 1,000 clients globally, including BlaBlaCar, Deliveroo and JustGiving.
3 articles from Onfido
Civil Society
Stop talking about financial inclusion. Identity inclusion must come first
"It’s not just a problem for technology to solve – although new technologies can enable identity inclusion - but requires a broader effort."
Financial and Monetary Systems
The rise of ‘RegTech’ and why it's the next big thing in banking
Two-and-a-half billion people around the world are without access to basic financial services. Recently, that tide has started to turn. And with the rise of RegTech, it’s about to turn fu...
