Identity Illustrated

Smile ID Launches the 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report

Celebrating Smile ID's 200M Verifications Milestone & Release of Nigeria's First Ever eKYC Report

Issue 13 - Mobile Money Adoption on the Rise in Africa: Taking a Closer Look at the Fraud Risks

Issue 12 - The Rise of Cyber Threats in Africa: What Makes the Continent So Vulnerable?

Issue 11 - Account Takeover Fraud; A Silent Threat to Africa’s Digital Growth

Issue 10 - Fraud Prevention in Africa’s E-Commerce Boom: Is Digital Identity Verification the Key?

Issue 9 - Fraud as a Service: The Latest Initiative Championing Fraud Across Africa

Issue 8 - Money Laundering in Remittances: Should Fintechs be Worried?

The growth of fintech in Africa has unlocked new opportunities for remittances, allowing millions to send and receive money with ease. However, this surge in cross-border transactions has also brought to light a serious concern: money laundering. Is this the next big challenge for Africa’s fintechs?

Issue 7 - Contactless Payments on the Rise: Should Businesses be Worried?

As with any new technology, the rise of contactless payments has also opened new avenues for fraud...

Issue 6-Generative AI Scams on the Rise: What Does the Future Hold?

Cybercriminals are increasingly using deepfakes to impersonate CEOs and other high-ranking officials in "CEO fraud" schemes. In one notable case...

Issue 5— Understanding the Relationship Between Context and Identity Authentication

In this issue, we will discuss the role of context in identity authentication and how businesses can improve results when scaling.

Issue 4—Beyond the Numbers: Unpacking Africa's Most Vulnerable IDs

In this issue we unpack what ID vulnerability means, its causes, and how businesses can balance accessibility and risk management.