iCOVER and Unissey Join Forces to Tackle Remote Hiring Fraud with Advanced Facial Biometrics

iCOVER, a global leader in background screening and identity verification, and Unissey, Europe’s leading provider of facial biometric authentication, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration brings Unissey’s certified liveness detection (PAD & IAD) and facial matching technology into iCOVER’s flagship platform, KY Orchestra, to address one of the fastest-growing threats in digital recruitment: remote hiring fraud. 

Beyond Europe, the combined solution is designed to support worldwide onboarding needs across highly regulated sectors.

Remote Recruitment Fraud: An Urgent Challenge for Global Employers

Remote work and virtual interviews have transformed recruitment processes worldwide. However, these advantages have also opened the door to highly sophisticated fraud attempts. Recent studies indicate that up to 17% of hiring managers have encountered candidates using deepfake technologies to manipulate video interviews—a dramatic increase from only 3% the year before.

By 2028, Gartner predicts that one in four job applicants globally will be fake, relying on synthetic identities, video injections, and AI-driven deception to bypass identity checks.

Facial Biometrics: The New Standard for End-to-End Remote Identity Assurance

By integrating Unissey’s multi-layered biometric technologies into KY Orchestra, iCOVER now provides clients with next-generation protection throughout the entire onboarding journey, from document validation to identity integrity, integrity checks, reputation screening, and background verification.

This holistic approach further strengthens iCOVER’s already comprehensive identity product suite, which includes document verification, biometric authentication, and advanced digital footprint assessments.

Key biometric capabilities added through Unissey include:

• Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) – ISO/IEC 30107-3 certified, blocking spoofing attempts with photos, masks, or pre-recorded videos.
• Injection Attack Detection (IAD) – CEN/TS 18099 certified, stopping digital attacks such as deepfakes, screen replays, and video injections.
• Universal, camera-agnostic technology – Unlike many competitors, Unissey requires no specific hardware or device calibration, ensuring frictionless adoption across user populations worldwide.
• Ultra-fast UX – Delivering robust security without compromising user experience, a key differentiator in high-volume digital onboarding.

Together, these capabilities enable seamless, secure, and compliant remote identity verification with minimal user friction.

“Remote recruitment is a revolution, but also a risk. By combining iCOVER’s deep expertise in background screening with Unissey’s certified biometric technology, we deliver the strongest guarantee yet against fraudulent candidates and identity manipulation.” Yassine Mountacif, CEO of Unissey

UK DIATF Certification: A Shared Milestone in Trust and Compliance

This integration has enabled iCOVER to achieve certification under the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UK DIATF). The certification validates iCOVER’s compliance with stringent requirements for digital identity validation, including GPG 45/44 standards, and authorizes the company to deliver trusted identity services for:

• Right to Work
• Right to Rent
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks

“Certification is a key differentiator in today’s identity market. Unissey’s technology not only raises the security bar but also helps us demonstrate compliance with the UK DIATF, building trust with both regulators and clients.” James Osborn, CEO of iCOVER

Use Cases: Bringing Trust to High-Risk Digital Journeys

The combined iCOVER + Unissey solution addresses critical fraud risks across multiple industries:

• Remote hiring/staffing platforms: Prevent impostor candidates, deepfake interviews, and duplicate identity fraud.
• Gig economy onboarding: Verify workers at scale while eliminating spoofing and injection attacks during app-based registration.
• Financial services KYC / KYB: Strengthen identity proofing for challenger banks, payment providers, and fintech onboarding workflows.
• Education & exam proctoring: Prevent impersonation and ensure identity continuity in remote examination settings.
• Online marketplaces and sharing economy: Validate user identities to mitigate trust and safety risks worldwide.

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About iCOVER:

iCOVER is a global provider of background screening, identity verification, and digital onboarding technologies. Through its platform, KY Orchestra, iCOVER orchestrates a comprehensive suite of services, including:

• Document verification & identity validation
• Biometric authentication
• Criminal, education, and employment background checks
• Integrity screening, sanctions monitoring, and adverse media research
• Reputation, behavior, and digital footprint assessments

Operating in more than 200 jurisdictions, iCOVER helps organizations build trust with a unified, compliant, and scalable approach to identity and background verification worldwide.

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