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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Consumers Like Biometrics More Than Passwords

Consumers Like Biometrics More Than Passwords
Consumers Like Biometrics More Than Passwords
August 10, 2023  |  Authentication

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China Calls for Limits on Facial Recognition Tools
China Calls for Limits on Facial Recognition Tools
August 08, 2023  |  Biometrics

China wants its businesses to think twice before using facial recognition technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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What If: Elon Musk’s X Becomes the Next Super App?
What If: Elon Musk’s X Becomes the Next Super App?
August 03, 2023  |  Mobile

Super apps like Alibaba’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat have become super successful in Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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When AI Walks Like a Duck: Navigating Future Content Landscapes
When AI Walks Like a Duck: Navigating Future Content Landscapes
August 01, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The problem with artificial intelligence (AI) is that its intelligence is, well, artificial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nearly a Third of Consumers Want More Than Biometric Authentication When Accessing Bank Accounts
Nearly a Third of Consumers Want More Than Biometric Authentication When Accessing Bank Accounts
July 27, 2023  |  Authentication

When it comes to authentication, consumers increasingly trust and prefer the biometrics afforded by smartphones to protect their identities. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Credit Unions Shift to Innovating in Age of Instant Gratification and Payments
Credit Unions Shift to Innovating in Age of Instant Gratification and Payments
July 05, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions need to innovate — and quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Getting Consumers Ready to Move From Passwords to Passkeys
Getting Consumers Ready to Move From Passwords to Passkeys
June 29, 2023  |  Authentication

Passwords — and even one-time passcodes (OTPs) — render us vulnerable to fraudsters, which has always been so.   Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU Proposes PSD2 Revamp for ‘Digital Age’
EU Proposes PSD2 Revamp for ‘Digital Age’
June 28, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

In Europe, the Payments Services Directive is getting a makeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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