For years, the “selfie check” was the go-to method for remote identity verification. The process seemed simple enough: hold your ID next to your face, snap a picture, and let the system decide if you’re the same person. But in 2025, that approach is dangerously outdated.Why? Because fraudsters have upgraded their playbook—and the tools they’re […]
The MGM Breach and the Future of Helpdesk Security: Lessons Learned
In September 2023, MGM Resorts International—one of the world’s largest hospitality and entertainment companies—was brought to its knees. Guests couldn’t check in, slot machines went offline, and digital room keys failed. The culprit? A sophisticated social engineering attack targeting the company’s helpdesk. The breach didn’t require brute-force hacking or advanced malware. Instead, attackers exploited human […]
When Your CEO Isn’t Your CEO: The Rise of Deepfake Impersonators in Video Calls
Imagine you’re on an important video conference with your company’s executive team. The CEO joins the call — looking and sounding exactly as you remember. He offers a quick greeting, apologizes for his poor internet connection, and turns his camera off to “save bandwidth.” Everyone assumes it’s business as usual. No one suspects the truth: […]
The “Ghost Student” Problem
Ghost students – synthetic identities that slip through online admissions and financial-aid workflows – are siphoning funds, triggering audits, and eroding trust. This piece unpacks how deepfakes and flimsy selfie checks let fraudsters pass, then lays out a front-door defense: document authentication plus biometric liveness before enrollment or disbursement. You’ll learn practical steps to protect Title IV dollars without slowing real students – and how VerifiNow plugs into your SIS and aid systems to make it seamless.
