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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States Embrace Mobile Driver’s Licenses to Fight Fraud Amid Privacy Scrutiny

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  |  Digital Identity

In an era dominated by smartphones, the necessity of carrying physical driver’s licenses or ID cards may soon become obsolete. Across the United States, the...

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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.  This evolution is particularly...

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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  |  Cybersecurity

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

For online merchants, winning the high-stakes battle against fraud and cybersecurity breaches is critical to survival. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that 82% of U.S. eCommerce players...

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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  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI suggested Friday (March 29) that voice-based authentication for accessing bank accounts and other sensitive information should be phased out.  The company said this while...

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Retailers Add Tech to Meet Consumer Demand for Biometric Authentication
Retailers Add Tech to Meet Consumer Demand for Biometric Authentication
March 28, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers looking for more frictionless authentication, retailers ranging from Whole Foods to Steak ’n Shake are adding biometric payments. Amazon has been looking to remove friction from its Amazon One pay-by-palm...

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Amazon Debuts App for Easier Palm Payment Sign-Ups
Amazon Debuts App for Easier Palm Payment Sign-Ups
March 28, 2024  |  Biometrics

Amazon is making it easier for consumers to use its palm payment tool Amazon One. “Until today, customers had to visit a physical location to hover their palm...

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