No data is safe in the wake of the Equifax breach – at least not the static kind such as SSNs and drivers’ licenses. Equifax is shoring up some lines of defense by linking with Entersekt in a mobile digital ID effort. Entersekt CEO Schalk Nolte tells PYMNTS’ Karen...
Special counselor Robert Mueller recently indicted 13 Russians for using stolen identities to illegally open U.S. bank accounts and meddle in the 2016 election. Given SSNs’ history of vulnerability and compromise, they have “outlived their usefulness,” says Ross Rustici, senior director of intelligence services for...
In the digital identity space, biometrics have become all the rage. In several markets around the world, biometric solutions are gaining ground among consumers, companies and government organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
It’s every subscription service’s dream: Out of 140 million Spotify users who can stream anything from U2 to Beethoven, about 60 million pay for the privilege to listen to whatever music they like on demand. With a little less than half of its base as...
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Samsung is taking authentication to another level: The company recently applied for a patent covering a device authentication method that would measure a user’s blood pressure to verify their identity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Timing is everything, as the saying goes. 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...
Remember how Barbie — at first just a popular doll with pretty hair and clothes — eventually became a teacher, gymnast, veterinarian, astronaut, paratrooper, NASCAR driver, business executive and even President of the United States? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
American Express has announced SafeKey 2.0, the next generation of its online authentication tool, which provides an extra layer of security when a card member makes a purchase online at a participating merchant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
