authentication

Authentication is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user. In contrast with identification, the act of indicating a person or thing's identity, authentication is the process of verifying that identity.

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Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
December 26, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are helping stadium operators enhance the fan experience by letting them spend less time waiting in lines and more...

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ValidiFI: Cross-Referencing Identity Elements Helps Spot Fraud Risk
ValidiFI: Cross-Referencing Identity Elements Helps Spot Fraud Risk
December 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers who initially appear low risk based on basic bank account validation may be revealed to be fraudsters when analyzed with additional signals and insights,...

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QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
December 18, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

QR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the way businesses engage with consumers while offering convenience and efficiency....

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Metal Cards Carve Out Place as Consumer Defense Against Fraudsters
Metal Cards Carve Out Place as Consumer Defense Against Fraudsters
December 04, 2024  |  Authentication

There’s still a place for the card — the tangible, physical card — in consumers’ wallets. In fact, Adam Lowe, Ph.D., chief product and innovation officer...

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ID.me Valued at $1.8 Billion Following Tender Offer
ID.me Valued at $1.8 Billion Following Tender Offer
November 25, 2024  |  Identity

ID.me has reportedly been valued at $1.8 billion following a tender offer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Digital Identities, Wallets and Tokens Give Consumers Passports to Commerce
Digital Identities, Wallets and Tokens Give Consumers Passports to Commerce
November 25, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

The concept behind tokenization is straightforward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Intellicheck CEO Sees Demand for Banking ID Verification as Fraudsters Grow Bolder
Intellicheck CEO Sees Demand for Banking ID Verification as Fraudsters Grow Bolder
November 14, 2024  |  Earnings

Investors sent Intellicheck shares lower by 12% Thursday morning (Nov. 14) on a slight revenue miss. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mastercard to Shift to Tokenization and Biometric Authentication by 2030
Mastercard to Shift to Tokenization and Biometric Authentication by 2030
November 13, 2024  |  Mastercard

Mastercard plans to phase out the need to enter card numbers, static passwords and one-time codes when making online purchases by 2030. Get the Full...

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Visa and Tencent to Launch Pay-by-Palm Solution in Singapore
Visa and Tencent to Launch Pay-by-Palm Solution in Singapore
November 08, 2024  |  Biometrics

Visa and Tencent partnered to launch a pay-by-palm solution, first in Singapore and then in other markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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