As we entered the new year, we predicted that 2025 would see further growth in fraudulent use of deepfake technology, highlighting the need for better ID verification systems. We’re already seeing our prediction coming true through two stories in the news this month. First up is news that universities have been targeted by international student … Continued
There’s another big year of progress ahead in the world of digital signing. Here at Videosign we believe 2025 will be the year that electronic signatures and witnessing comes of age – with its use becoming more widespread than ever and an increased need for safe, high-quality customer experiences. We saw the rise of digital … Continued
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a good time to look back at the highlights from a transformative year in the world of digital signing and witnessing. Here’s a whistle-stop tour of the year at Videosign… January: New partnership launched with OneID® Videosign announced a new partnership with identity verification specialists OneID® to … Continued
A report published this week has exposed a huge increase in deepfake scams and digital document fraud in the last 12 months. For the first time, criminals are creating more digital forgeries than paper counterfeits – meaning that businesses need to pay more attention than ever to security and compliance when signing digital documents. Findings … Continued
How many hours a year do you think you waste sitting in traffic? According to researchers, the typical London driver loses 99 hours a year to traffic jams. And the problem isn’t limited to the capital city. Drivers in Birmingham lose 60 hours to traffic delays, while in Leeds it’s 59 hours and in Manchester … Continued
Imagine for a moment that you’ve decided to spend your money on an expensive piece of art. Maybe you’re buying it as an investment. Maybe you simply like the piece and want to display it. Either way, you’re going to want to know it’s the real thing. So before you commit to the purchase you’re … Continued
ID fraud is on the rise. More than 214,000 cases were reported to the Cifas National Fraud Database in the first half of 2024 – an increase of 15% over the same period in 2023. Improvements in security systems operated by banks and other large organisations means that criminals are increasingly aiming for easier targets … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Videosign has launched its new integration with intelliflo to offer an enhanced experience to advisors and their clients. The new integration allows intelliflo users to seamlessly meet clients and securely sign and witness documents within a single software platform. Videosign Chief Executive Steven Tallant said: “This integration with intelliflo … Continued
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron was the victim of a hoax video call with someone pretending to be former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, it was reported this week. This high-profile incident highlights the importance of maintaining robust levels of security when using video call technology, especially when handling sensitive topics or confidential information. If a high-ranking … Continued
Whatever the outcome of the upcoming UK general election, here at Videosign we would encourage the next government to commit to updating the law around virtual witnessing of wills. We have previously made the case that this area of law is overdue for an update. It’s legal to use our software to sign and witness … Continued