Is that security alert a scam? How to tell the real from fake

Security warnings often notify you about genuine threats or they can conceal nasty phishing attempts. Learn how to protect ...

After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?

Discord’s reversal followed a widespread user backlash, which also intensified scrutiny of the platform’s age-check partners. Suddenly, these often-overlooked players in the “age-assurance” ecosystem ...
The Nation Newspaper

Wike voids 485 Abuja land titles after failed verification

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cancelled 485 Area Council land documents in Abuja after they failed official verification. The FCT Administration (FCTA) said the ...
PCGamesN

Discord delays its age verification, admits it knew the rollout was "going to be controversial" and that it "failed at its most basic job"

After constant pushback from its users, popular chat platform Discord is pulling back on plans to introduce a "global age assurance" process, admitting in a statement that the company "failed at our ...
The Verge

Discord distances itself from Persona age verification after user backlash

The messaging platform says its ‘limited test’ of Persona in the UK has come to an end. The messaging platform says its ‘limited test’ of Persona in the UK has come to an end. is a news writer who ...
The Nation Newspaper

Wike invalidates 485 Abuja land titles after failed verification

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has invalidated 485 Area Council land documents in the nation’s capital. The administration said this development is due to the documents’ ...
Kotaku

Hackers Raise The Alarm About Discord’s Recent Age-Verification Partner

Last week, Discord users reported seeing prompts to submit personal information to Persona, a third-party age-verification service. As Discord commits to universal age-verification, the new measures ...
The Conversation

Age verification online can be done safely and privately. Here’s how

Marten Risius receives funding through the Distinguished Professorship Program via the Bavarian Hightech Agenda from the Bavarian Ministry of Sciences and Arts. Marten was recipient of the Discovery ...
ZDNet

My 5 favorite Discord alternatives - no ID verification required

Discord faces criticism for its heavy-handed approach to age verification. The company has attempted to clarify its demands for photos, videos, or copies of ID. If you aren't happy with these changes, ...
PC Gamer

'There's no reason for Discord to comply in advance' with social media age verification laws instead of 'fighting for their users' says EFF expert

Discord's plan to require face scans or ID verification is capitulation to overbearing legislation that's still far from universal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Formal Verification Fundamentals Remain Non-Negotiable In The New Verification Revolution

The semiconductor industry stands at a critical juncture. First-time silicon success rates have reached all-time lows, while design complexity continues to grow exponentially. System-on-chip designs ...
GameSpot

Discord Attempts To Clarify Its New Age-Verification Rules

Earlier this week, Discord announced plans to officially roll out age-verification protocols starting in March. Ostensibly, this is meant to protect younger users from inappropriate content or ...