The pandemic prompted a quick, widespread digital transformation in the healthcare space, characterized by virtual care becoming the norm for routine medical appointments. A recent survey found that 56% of hospital and health system leaders plan to increase telemedicine investments over the next two years, suggesting that the sector’s decision-makers...
Telehealth relationships require a comprehensive patient signup process, especially when online prescriptions are involved. In the Digital Identity Tracker, Matt McBride, CEO and cofounder of telehealth platform Mend, explains they use robust digital verification to protect consumer privacy and offer hassle-free online access to the...
Samsung is launching the industry’s first fingerprint security IC (integrated circuit) — S3B512C — that offers enhanced biometrics for payment cards in an all-in-one chip solution. “S3B512C combines a fingerprint sensor, Secure Element (SE) and Secure Processor, adding an extra layer of authentication and security...
The pandemic accelerated digital shifts across every industry. Healthcare experienced one of the most dramatic transformations, with both patients and providers embracing virtual care. Security risks, however, have reached an all-time high, making it urgent for healthcare providers to adopt strong digital identity verification solutions....
Fraud is always evolving, and financial institutions girding themselves against attacks often find themselves in the unenviable position of being, at most, one or two steps ahead of the bad actors trying to perpetrate it. Increasingly, authentication is a critical weapon in the fight, but...
Nevada gamblers can now remotely establish and fund cashless gaming accounts before heading to casinos following a regulation change unanimously approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission during a hearing in Las Vegas, according to a Thursday (Jan. 20) press release. “We balance the need for...
Digital fraud is a constant challenge for organizations, as bad actors are deploying a plethora of methods to steal data, funds and other valuables. One of the most widespread types of digital fraud is new account fraud, which occurs when fraudsters leverage false identities to...
Stolen identities are available for as little as $8 on the dark web, making new account fraud more commonplace and usernames and passwords an ineffective authentication tool. In the Monetizing Digital Intent Tracker, Paul Zhang, chief technology officer at Avant, discusses how behavioral analytics can...
Three years ago, if you’d asked air travelers if they’d be willing to offer up their biometric data in exchange for a more streamlined experience, less than half of them would have said yes — then, COVID happened. Since the pandemic, consumers have begun to...