Why Press Release Authentication Matters
Spoofed press releases can move markets, damage reputation, and create regulatory exposure. Attackers imitate newsroom pages, distribute counterfeit PDFs, or post lookalike announcements. If readers rely on a website alone, it can be cloned.
Certidox is designed to keep verification dependable by binding authentication to the document itself—printed or digital—and returning a current status result (active/suspended/revoked).
Key point: If verification relies on a website alone, the website can be imitated.
Certidox is designed so the verification outcome is tied to the release and its current status.
How Certidox Authenticates Press Releases
1) Embed a secure QR code in each release
Each press release or regulated announcement can include a secure QR code that supports fast verification while protecting confidentiality.
2) Verify via official verifier app or automated checks
- Mobile verification: scan using the free Certidox verifier app (App Store and Google Play).
- Automated verification: integrate verification into publishing or distribution workflows using the Certidox library.
3) Real-time status, corrections, and revocation
If a release is corrected or withdrawn, the old version can be suspended or revoked immediately. Optional real-time alerts can notify anyone who previously verified the original release—helping prevent outdated or false information from circulating.
Confidentiality and Compliance
Certidox is designed to preserve the confidentiality of certified documents and align with GDPR and PIPEDA. No data is stored in plain text, and decryption keys are not kept on Certidox servers.
Learn more: Security & privacy.
For Investor Relations, PR, Legal, and Compliance
- Investor Relations: protect market communications against spoofing and misinformation.
- PR teams: give journalists a fast way to verify authenticity.
- Legal/Compliance: strengthen controls and version management with revocable releases.
- Distributors: reduce the risk of circulating counterfeit announcements.
FAQ
Why do spoofed press releases work?
Attackers clone newsroom pages, impersonate domains, or circulate altered PDFs. If verification relies on a website alone, criminals can mimic it.
Does this work for printed and digital press releases?
Yes. The same secure QR-based authentication works on printed releases and digital files.
Does Certidox rely on blockchain?
No. Certidox does not use blockchain.
Can a press release be revoked or corrected after publication?
Yes. Releases can be suspended or revoked with immediate status updates and optional alerts to prior verifiers.
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If you need fast press release authentication that works on printed and digital formats and supports real-time corrections, let’s run a short demo on your workflow.