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Facebook verified a fan page posing as Elon Musk

The Verge

Facebook’s verification rules state that the company has “confirmed that the Page or profile is the authentic presence of the public figure or brand it represents.” It paused its verification program in 2017 and relaunched it earlier this year. Verification is a challenge for big social media platforms.

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James Heckman resigns as Maven CEO after tumultuous run leading Sports Illustrated publisher

GeekWire

He launched Maven in 2017. Licensing firm Authentic Brands Group, which bought SI in May 2019 from Meredith, sold the magazine’s print and digital publishing rights to Maven. Heckman previously founded Rivals.com and is a former Yahoo executive. Maven is currently being sued by Meredith Corp. ,

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The Problem With Facial Recognition Systems

The Accidental Successful CIO

An example of this are the drivers for Uber Technologies who must regularly prove they are licensed account holders by taking selfies on their phones and uploading them to the company. s facial-recognition system to authenticate them. Uber uses Microsoft Corp.’s The idea of fooling automated systems dates back several years.

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Seattle-based Sports Illustrated publisher Maven sued by former magazine owner Meredith Corp

GeekWire

Maven launched in 2017 and made headlines nationally after purchasing publishing rights to SI last year. Licensing firm Authentic Brands Group, which bought SI in May 2019 from Meredith, sold the magazine’s print and digital publishing rights to Maven. It purchased finance media company TheStreet in 2019. It landed a $5.7

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Unlocking the Secrets of Software-based DRM: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

From preventing illegal copying and piracy to managing licensing and access permissions, software-based DRM plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and value of digital assets. At its core, software-based DRM relies on a combination of encryption, licensing, and authentication mechanisms to secure digital content.

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Building Identity Systems on the Sovrin Network

Phil Windley

For example, I may have a credential representing my drivers license and one representing my employee ID. Yet, because they're based on a metasystem and use a common protocol, I could go to the bank and use those in concert to prove that I'm employed (employee ID) and my date of birth (drivers license) at the same time in one operation.

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Top 10 Data Breaches of All Time

SecureWorld News

What was compromised: b ank account numbers, bank statements, mortgage and tax records, social security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and driver license images. Equifax data breach (2017). What was compromised: Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some cases driver license numbers and credit card information.

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