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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Microsoft Projects Wave of Passkey Signups as Password Attacks Double

Microsoft Projects Wave of Passkey Signups as Password Attacks Double
Microsoft Projects Wave of Passkey Signups as Password Attacks Double
October 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Speaking at a recent cybersecurity conference, Microsoft’s Sangeeta Ranjit presented some disturbing statistics. “In the last year alone, we saw password attacks almost double at Microsoft —...

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Stellar Adds Mastercard Crypto Credential Tool to Its Blockchain
Stellar Adds Mastercard Crypto Credential Tool to Its Blockchain
October 15, 2024  |  Blockchain

Stellar Development Foundation is integrating Mastercard’s Crypto Credential solution into its blockchain network. The credential, which helps verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain...

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FIDO Alliance Releases Draft Secure Credential Exchange Specifications
FIDO Alliance Releases Draft Secure Credential Exchange Specifications
October 14, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The FIDO Alliance has released credential exchange protocols and a resource to promote the adoption of passkeys. The new secure credential exchange specifications were published...

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Mastercard Debuts New Tool for Verifying Cardholders’ ID
Mastercard Debuts New Tool for Verifying Cardholders’ ID
October 14, 2024  |  Authentication

Mastercard has a new way for issuers to confirm cardholders’ identifying information. Dennis Gamiello, the company’s executive vice president for identity products and innovation, wrote...

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Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
October 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Among the meteoric rise of payments innovation, tokenization’s widening adoption has been among the most notable. It’s been around for more than a decade, but...

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Capital One Debuts AirKey to Help Banks Lock Out Fraudsters
Capital One Debuts AirKey to Help Banks Lock Out Fraudsters
October 09, 2024  |  Authentication

Capital One is offering its AirKey anti-fraud authentication tool to financial institutions. “Fraud is on the rise and costing billions in losses each year, making...

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How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. A guiding principle...

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Passkeys Replace Passwords as Banks Seek Better Authentication Options
Passkeys Replace Passwords as Banks Seek Better Authentication Options
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

In the 21st-century financial services sector, security is paramount, and threats abound. As sophisticated cyber threats, from deepfakes to cloud vulnerabilities, spread from every corner...

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