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Microsoft Passwordless Biometric Authentication Is Now FIDO2 Certified
May 09, 2019

Microsoft has announced that Windows Hello, its password-free biometric authentication system, has been FIDO2 certified, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Citi Adds Biometrics To Its ‘Security Perimeter’
May 09, 2019

A single data breach costs a business $3.86 million on average. The high risks and costs of breaches, says Tapodyuti Bose, Global Head of Channel and Enterprise Services with Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions, are prompting companies to turn to biometric solutions, while forgoing older...

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Instant IDV: Digital Security’s Next Big Thing?
May 08, 2019

Anything that grows faces various challenges, and even choke points — those things that can directly or indirectly cut off oxygen and other fuel, and slow or even eliminate further progress. One can see it in evolution, and in business. One can certainly see it...

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Why Citi Is Using Biometrics To Build Its ‘Security Perimeter’
May 08, 2019

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Are Merchants Ready For PSD2 And SCA’s 150-Millisecond Learning Curve?
April 30, 2019

PSD2 will change – indeed is changing – online commerce in Europe and beyond. In a podcast with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Rob Eleveld, CEO of Whitepages, took note of how PSD2 and its strong customer identification (SCA) guidelines (which take effect in September) will shift...

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Is A Biometric Backlash Brewing?
April 30, 2019

The biometrics backlash has already begun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Why Checking The Age Verification Box Online Isn’t Enough
April 25, 2019

For a lot of businesses, “advanced age verification” isn’t really all that advanced. Instead, the industry standard is a pop-up window that says something to the effect of, “You must be 18/21 to enter this site. Check Yes if you are 18.” Get the Full Story...

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Deep Dive: Identity Verification In Online Gaming And Gambling
April 24, 2019

Online games are growing in popularity, and regulators are starting to worry as more players are using real-world currency for in-game purchases. To fend off bad actors attempting to capitalize on this growth, gaming and gambling websites need to protect against fraud and money laundering...

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Winning The Arms Race Against Fraudsters — With Selfies
April 24, 2019

It may seem like ancient history now — about four years ago, the idea that consumers, merchants, financial institutions (FIs) and payment service providers would rely on the selfie (that much maligned form of self-expression in the smartphone age) for digital security seemed silly. Attention-starved celebrities...