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Business trends and innovations in biometric authentication and identity verification sectors
Usability (UX) vs security in online identity verification
We all want the technology we use for onboarding new customers in our businesses to be as simple as possible, while still being the most secure in the world. It makes sense, but we need to recognise that, although this is the main goal for companies that develop these...
Types of presentation attacks in facial biometrics
The face, that seemingly familiar and intimate part of the body, has always been a reflection of our identity, a kind of interface between ourselves and the world around us. Nevertheless, the perception and treatment of the face have not remained constant throughout...
Myths, mistakes and misperceptions of biometrics
I feel like there's been a growing sense of alarm around biometrics lately—about anything related to it, without much distinction. In this climate of confusion, many people are coming to us, concerned about how all this noise might impact the future of their projects....
Announcing the first Mobbeel Hackathon Innovation Challenge
From the moment we are born, we face obstacles that shape our character. Whether it iss learning to walk, communicate, or solve everyday problems, we beat these small challenges through perseverance and our natural ability to adjust. As we mature, the difficulties we...
What is a biometric template, and what are its key features?
Biometrics involves using unique human characteristics, both physical and behavioural, for the digital identification of individuals to access systems, devices, or information. To carry out this identification process, a person’s biometric traits, such as their face...
What is PSD3, and how does it differ from PSD2?
The Payment Services Directive (PSD) is a European regulatory framework introduced in 2007, aimed at protecting consumers and promoting innovation in the payment services sector. PSD2, which came into effect in 2018, brought significant changes to online payment...
Which is better: passive liveness detection or active liveness detection?
Proof o life is a document issued by the Civil Registry that certifies that a person is alive at a specific time. This certificate is essential for various legal and administrative procedures, especially in the context of pensions, insurance, and other social...
Biometric signature on the go for delivery notes and deliveries
The signature has been part of humanity since prehistoric times. From the handprints on cave paintings to the strokes of an artist's brush, the signature has surpassed time, symbolising identity, purpose and commitment. In ancient times, the need to verify documents...
Patient Centric Model: digital identity and patient-centred care
The healthcare industry is lagging in terms of digitisation, especially when it comes to the patient digital identity and healthcare staff. The current digitalisation of healthcare, which includes, for example, a website with a username and password to make medical...
Biometrics applied to humanitarian aid and the fight against poverty
Personal documentation is crucial in most modern societies. According to administrative rules, verifying identity is essential for various activities such as registering births, getting married, obtaining a job, accessing housing, healthcare, social benefits,...
Mobbeel will attend the Digital Enterprise Show DES Málaga 2024
The international technology forum Digital Enterprise Show (DES) will return to Malaga for its eighth edition from 11-13 June at the city's Palacio de Ferias. This event will gather more than 300 tech companies, 500 digital experts and thousands of visitors, with the...
Injection attacks on biometric systems. What they are and how to protect yourself
Digital injection attacks pose a highly sophisticated and growing threat to the security of biometric systems. From authentication on mobile devices to identity verification in banks and government services, biometric solutions offer an unprecedented combination of...
Visit us at Identity Week 2024 in Amsterdam
Mobbeel, as a leader in digital identity solutions, couldn't miss out on this latest edition of one of the most important events in the digital identity industry: Identity Week Europe 2024. Taking place on June 11th and 12th at the prestigious RAI Exhibition Centre in...
Key factors for identity verification in online gambling
Nowadays, the use of mobile devices and computer equipment is increasingly focused on finding resources that allow the easy and quick acquisition of some form of economic compensation. It is a fact that online betting and gaming are on the rise due to their simple...
Remote IDentity Proofing good practices
Over the past decade, we've experienced an unprecedented digital revolution that has brought numerous benefits to both society and the European economy. It has facilitated trade, remote service delivery, and the creation of new market niches and business...
What is identity theft?
Current developments and advancements in AI have created a universe of impressive opportunities. Nevertheless, they bring along an increasingly deceptive and cunning threat: identity theft. Personal data has become a highly valuable asset, leading cybercriminals to...
What is inclusive biometrics, and how does it help the financial industry
The World Bank defines financial inclusion as the right of people to access a wide range of financial products and services, including transactions, credit, payments, savings and insurance. Nevertheless, this concept has expanded even further nowadays, enclosing all...
Digital identity and biometrics in the Smart City
Efficiency in city management is a priority in modern cities. Crowded streets, long queues at access points and traffic congestion are just some of the challenges facing growing urban centres. Nevertheless, thanks to advances in technology, we are witnessing a...
The future of identity verification in Latin America
Identity rights are fundamental principles in human rights that recognise the right of each individual to be identified as a unique and independent person with their history, origin, and characteristics. This right encloses different aspects, including the right to a...
What are utilities? identity verification in public services
The utilities sector, essential to the global economy, is at the forefront of an unprecedented transformation. Traditionally focused on providing basic services such as electricity, water, and gas, this industry is now facing a paradigm shift driven by technological...
EU Entry/Exit border control system with facial recognition
Every year, millions of people from non-EU countries pass through the borders of the Schengen Area, and all signs suggest that these numbers will continue to rise. Some of these travellers hold short-stay visas, while others come from countries that do not require a...
Identity and age verification for the protection of children
The banning of mobile devices for children under 16 has generated notable buzz lately, triggering debates about technology addiction and its impact on the neurodevelopment of young people. This issue is not only limited to the excessive use of devices but also to...
How to implement identity verification at universities
Starting university used to mean more than just clicking a button. It began with a folder. A thick ring binder, packed with photocopies, printed forms, passport-sized photos, and sticky notes saying “leave at the secretary’s office”. The queues and the folder were...
See you at Identity Week 2025 Amsterdam
On 17 and 18 June, Mobbeel will be present at Identity Week Europe 2025, the largest European event on digital identity and biometrics. This year, you will find us at stand 840, within the space of our mother company, Minsait Cyber. Want to discover how digital...
Mobbeel at DES Málaga 2025
Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga will once again become the European epicentre of digital innovation with a new edition of the Digital Enterprise Show (DES) from 10 to 12 June. With its light-filled streets, its business dynamism and a firm commitment to...
What is AML6, and how does it differ from AML5?
Money laundering remains a serious threat to the integrity of the European financial system. According to the RAE, it is defined as 'the crime of acquiring or trading in goods, especially money, that are the proceeds of a serious crime'. This practice erodes...
The Future of Identity: Wallets, Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), Regulation, and Innovation
We are moving towards a unified digital market where the future of digital identity plays a critical role in building trust and securing remote services. So central has it become that digital identity is now a strategic domain — and a global battleground. On the...
Post-COVID Identity Verification: 5 Years Later
On March 14, 2020, Spain declared a state of alarm because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to curb the spread of the virus throughout the national territory. This situation puzzled many people. It was new and affected us in many ways: economically,...
Fake IDs with generative AI, the new trend of identity theft?
El Rincón del Vago, that refuge to which many of us resorted in our adolescence to replicate work, was the scene of a glorious era of shortcuts, where the lack of effort was justified by the need to avoid boring tasks. It was a clear example of how copying content...
What is multimodal biometrics?
When we hear the term "multimodal," it often brings to mind transportation. This concept involves using a combination of different methods, such as road, rail, sea, and air transport, to move goods from one location to another. This system relies on integrating...
KYC for Robots: How to verify the identity of a non-human AI agent?
An autonomous neural network applies for a commercial loan. A corporate avatar signs a contract on behalf of a company. Your digital twin interacts with partners on a video call, standing in for you. A trading algorithm negotiates derivatives in global markets. These...
What are the dangers of screens and social media for children?
Recently, I gave a talk to parents at my children's school about the impact of screens, technology, and social media on children. It really made me reflect on the importance of strengthening identity verification processes to protect young people, as many of the...
Women in Science and Artificial Intelligence
The role of women in science has historically been underestimated despite their crucial contributions. Long before the digital age, Ada Lovelace envisioned a machine capable of performing programmable calculations. In 1843, she wrote that such a device could follow...
Multiple vendors or single digital identity provider?
Imagine you have just bought a house. Now, you need to furnish it to make it functional. You have two options. You can choose to visit a business group or establishment that offers you everything: beds, sofas, tables, electrical appliances and decoration. All are...
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