Monthly Archives: July 2021
Hacker Obtains 280K+ Photos from Estonia Information System
A hacker was able to obtain more than 280,000 personal identity document photos in an attack on the Republic of Estonia’s State Information System...
Fiji’s Lucky Charm During the 2020 Olympics
How often is a banknote treasured as a lucky charm, tucked away in a safe place, then brought out when the country’s rugby team...
Argentina Launches Non-Binary National Identity Document
Argentina is now allowing citizens to declare their gender as non-binary when applying for National ID Documents (DNI) and passports. The new decree, announced...
What are Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing?
When it comes to testing the strength a company’s digital defenses against Cyberattacks, two different approaches are typically used: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing....
Central Bank of Peru Introduces a New Family of Banknotes
The Central Bank of Peru is introducing a new family of banknotes, starting with the 10-soles and 100-soles notes issued on 22 July 2021....
European Central Bank Investigates Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) has joined the ranks of central banks around the world who are getting serious about issuing digital currencies. On...
18-Week Processing Time for US Passport Applications
As travel restrictions related to COVID-19 begin to ease, many Americans are eager to travel for both business and pleasure. If their travel plans...
Which is Better: Vulnerability Scanning or Penetration Testing?
In the world of Cybersecurity, there are many ways to find out where the strengths and weaknesses lie in a company’s lines of defense....
Nevada Driver’s License: New Design, Advanced Security Features
This month the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing driver’s licenses and ID cards that boast a new visual design and state-of-the art...
Monaco Offers Citizens Digital ID Based on Electronic ID Cards
As we reported last October, the Principality of Monaco has selected IN Groupe as the technological partner for the development, implementation, and deployment of...
The 25 Top-Ranked Passports as of January 2025
There are several ways to assess the value of a country’s passport. One measure is the number of countries a holder can access with...
LIVE BLOG: Nevada adds “Communication Need” symbol to driver’s license and more news…
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The Philippines’ New 50, 100, and 500 Piso Polymer Banknotes
The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) expanded its family of polymer banknotes when it put three denominations into limited circulation on December 23,...
The United States is Issuing a New-and-Improved Visa
The United States is now issuing a new-and-improved visa, nicknamed the U.S. Bridge visa due to the background image of the Golden Gate Bridge....
Mauritius Issues Upgraded 1,000 Rupees Banknote on Polymer
The Bank of Mauritius is introducing polymer banknotes in denominations of 100, 200, and 1,000 rupees. The first polymer version of these denominations, the...
