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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Combining Old and Newer Technologies Helps Banks Fight Rising Fraud
Combining Old and Newer Technologies Helps Banks Fight Rising Fraud
October 09, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud has surged at an unsettling pace in recent years, with young consumers and financially strained individuals being disproportionately targeted by bad actors. This is...

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Restaurants Considering Biometric Payments May Want to Try Fingerprint Scans
Restaurants Considering Biometric Payments May Want to Try Fingerprint Scans
October 04, 2023  |  Biometrics

As biometric payments catch on across industries, restaurants looking to use these technologies to reduce friction in transactions may be best served by fingerprint scan...

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Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
September 26, 2023  |  Authentication

Greg Esser, director of strategic partnerships in the U.S. at Entersekt, said one-time passcodes (OTPs) are due for a reckoning. For now, OTPs are still...

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Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
September 26, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

As attractive as innovative new technologies appear, it’s important to remember they are just tools.  And any tool, when in the wrong hands, can also...

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Mercedes Pay Uses Biometrics to Drive Commerce in the Car
Mercedes Pay Uses Biometrics to Drive Commerce in the Car
September 25, 2023  |  Biometrics

In an increasingly digital world, the way we make purchases is evolving. Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, and with the...

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Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
September 22, 2023  |  Partnerships

Credit reporting agency Equifax and global identity verification firm Mitek Systems formed a partnership. Their alliance aims to combat evolving digital fraud threats and enhance Equifax’s...

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51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail...

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Biometric Payments Provide the No-Touch Transactions Customers Want
Biometric Payments Provide the No-Touch Transactions Customers Want
September 21, 2023  |  Biometrics

The thing about technical innovations is that they tend to come in pairs. Or at least work in concert together. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is...

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Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while...

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