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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network
Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network
February 06, 2024  |  Authentication

In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and...

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Bumble Taps AI to Take Sting Out of Catfishing
Bumble Taps AI to Take Sting Out of Catfishing
February 05, 2024  |  Authentication

Bumble is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure its dating profiles aren’t, well, artificial. “Our most recent research made one thing very clear: our members are...

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New X Passkey Feature Signals Ongoing Shift to Passwordless Future
New X Passkey Feature Signals Ongoing Shift to Passwordless Future
January 25, 2024  |  News

The emergence of all-in-one apps promises unparalleled convenience, offering users a one-stop solution for various needs. From managing finances to staying connected with friends, these...

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Mastercard Launches Service to Ease Adoption of Biometric Authentication
Mastercard Launches Service to Ease Adoption of Biometric Authentication
January 24, 2024  |  Biometrics

Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Biometric Authentication Service, a solution aimed at enhancing security and convenience for consumers. The service leverages biometrics, such as fingerprints,...

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Stripe Participates in Funding Round for Developer Tools Company Clerk
Stripe Participates in Funding Round for Developer Tools Company Clerk
January 23, 2024  |  Authentication

Clerk, a developer tools company providing a React-friendly authentication solution, has secured $30 million in Series B financing to expand its services into authorization. The...

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Costco Tests Pre-Entry Membership Verification as Consumers Seek More Deals
Costco Tests Pre-Entry Membership Verification as Consumers Seek More Deals
January 18, 2024  |  Authentication

With more consumers looking to find bargains on groceries, Costco is trying a new, more prohibitive membership verification process. The warehouse club giant is testing...

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Chiplet Technology May Be Poised to Transform Payment Systems
Chiplet Technology May Be Poised to Transform Payment Systems
January 18, 2024  |  Technology

It’s said the whole is other than the sum of its parts, but often, it is the parts that are more interesting — and more...

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Merchants Ramp Up Biometrics Use to Meet Consumer Demand
Merchants Ramp Up Biometrics Use to Meet Consumer Demand
January 11, 2024  |  Biometrics

People are getting more used to logging into their favorite apps on their smartphones using facial recognition or their fingerprints. This includes using Apple Pay,...

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Instant Payments Speed Need for Fraud Prevention
Instant Payments Speed Need for Fraud Prevention
January 08, 2024  |  Opinion

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that...

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