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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SCA Readiness Fizzles In Face Of September Deadline
SCA Readiness Fizzles In Face Of September Deadline
June 07, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

To steal a line from Earth, Wind & Fire, it’s likely to be a September to remember. For merchants large and small, might this fall,...

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Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
June 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Apple Announces CryptoKit For Digital Wallet Developers
Apple Announces CryptoKit For Digital Wallet Developers
June 05, 2019  |  Apple

Apple has announced the launch of CryptoKit, a Swift API that will perform basic cryptographic functions for its iOS 13 software release, according to a...

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The Evolving Terrain Of Fighting Fraud
The Evolving Terrain Of Fighting Fraud
June 05, 2019  |  Today In Data

Intro: Consumers undeniably want all of their transactions faster – and there is a penalty to be paid for making them wait. But fast is...

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For Verification, Biometrics And Passwords Solve Different Needs
For Verification, Biometrics And Passwords Solve Different Needs
June 04, 2019  |  Authentication

Logins are a routine part of digital life — from shopping online to paying bills to accessing medical records — but proving identity can come...

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Why An Incremental Approach May Be Key To IoT Security
Why An Incremental Approach May Be Key To IoT Security
May 27, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

California’s recent IoT security law, mandating minimum security requirements for connected devices, attempts to thwart fraudsters and other bad actors. But while some security experts...

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Vaping Retail Faces Its FDA Moment Of Truth
Vaping Retail Faces Its FDA Moment Of Truth
May 21, 2019  |  Authentication

A multi-part, high-stakes race is underway in a fast-growing part of online and brick-and-mortar retail — a race to stay ahead of political backlash and...

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A Biometric Backlash Is Underway — And A Backlash To The Backlash
A Biometric Backlash Is Underway — And A Backlash To The Backlash
May 17, 2019  |  Authentication

These are exciting times for biometrics, with the authentication method(s) moving into the mainstream. But a biometric backlash is underway — and, it seems, a...

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