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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43% of eCommerce Execs Say Two-Factor Authentication Can Mitigate Fraud
43% of eCommerce Execs Say Two-Factor Authentication Can Mitigate Fraud
April 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

It’s imperative for eCommerce merchants serving international markets to be able to complete frictionless cross-border transactions. However, since these merchants must also fend off fraudsters,...

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Prove Adds ID Verification Tools to AWS Marketplace
Prove Adds ID Verification Tools to AWS Marketplace
April 16, 2024  |  Identity

Prove has added its customer experience and ID verification/authentication offerings to AWS Marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Roku Reports 591,000 Accounts Impacted by ‘Credential Stuffing’ Attacks
Roku Reports 591,000 Accounts Impacted by ‘Credential Stuffing’ Attacks
April 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Roku disclosed to its customers Friday (April 12) that 591,000 accounts were impacted by two separate cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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States Embrace Mobile Driver’s Licenses to Fight Fraud Amid Privacy Scrutiny
States Embrace Mobile Driver’s Licenses to Fight Fraud Amid Privacy Scrutiny
April 09, 2024  |  Identity

In an era dominated by smartphones, the necessity of carrying physical driver’s licenses or ID cards may soon become obsolete. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Intellicheck CEO Envisions a Bank Consortium to Fight ID Fraud
Intellicheck CEO Envisions a Bank Consortium to Fight ID Fraud
April 09, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

When you read about collaboration in the financial services industry the topic usually centers around banks and FinTechs. But maybe there’s more to that story....

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eSignatures Surge as Public Sector Embraces Faster Document Authentication
eSignatures Surge as Public Sector Embraces Faster Document Authentication
April 08, 2024  |  Authentication

In recent years, the documentation landscape has undergone a significant transformation, propelled by advancements in technology and shifting attitudes toward digitization.  Get the Full Story...

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3DS 2.0 Demands More Attention as Fraud Defense From Issuers and Merchants
3DS 2.0 Demands More Attention as Fraud Defense From Issuers and Merchants
April 08, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Dewald Nolte, chief strategy officer at Entersekt, said 3-D Secure (3DS), the security protocol that was refreshed seven years ago, is an essential tool in fighting...

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Online Merchants Say Outsourcing Fraud Prevention Impacts Payments Success
Online Merchants Say Outsourcing Fraud Prevention Impacts Payments Success
April 04, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

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OpenAI Recommends Phaseout of Voice-Based Authentication While Previewing Text-to-Speech Model
OpenAI Recommends Phaseout of Voice-Based Authentication While Previewing Text-to-Speech Model
March 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

OpenAI suggested Friday (March 29) that voice-based authentication for accessing bank accounts and other sensitive information should be phased out.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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