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Equifax And Entersekt Team Up To Stop ID Fraud
March 01, 2018

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...

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After Mueller Indictments, Is Social Security’s Number Up?
February 28, 2018

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...

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NEW REPORT: Mueller Indictments Prompt Calls For National ID System
February 27, 2018

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...

Passwords, E-Mail Verifications Can Add Friction To Subscription Signup Process
February 09, 2018

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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Bridging The 40 Percent Gap In Online Banking
January 31, 2018

In life, 40 percent of anything is a lot. 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,...

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Samsung Developing Authentication Using Blood Pressure
January 29, 2018

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...

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The Cashier-less Grocery Store Experience
December 01, 2017

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...

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Why Alexa Won’t Replace Call Center Agents (Just Yet)
November 09, 2017

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...

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Amex Upgrades Online Authentication
November 01, 2017

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...