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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Could Passwords Give Way to Biometric Authentication?
Could Passwords Give Way to Biometric Authentication?
February 25, 2022  |  Authentication

More than one-third of consumers are willing to use biometric methods for authentication purposes, perhaps spelling the beginning of the end for passwords. Get the...

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The Perils Of “One-Size-Fits-All” Authentication
The Perils Of “One-Size-Fits-All” Authentication
February 25, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Businesses face an array of challenges when authenticating customers, often because they rely on a single security stack. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Behavioral Analytics to Prevent Synthetic Identity Fraud
PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Behavioral Analytics to Prevent Synthetic Identity Fraud
February 24, 2022  |  Authentication

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Report: 57% of Consumers Say Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Scans Make Customer Service Experience Better
Report: 57% of Consumers Say Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Scans Make Customer Service Experience Better
February 23, 2022  |  Authentication

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Behavioral Analytics Helps FIs Spot Fraudsters Posing as Legitimate Businesses
Behavioral Analytics Helps FIs Spot Fraudsters Posing as Legitimate Businesses
February 22, 2022  |  Authentication

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61% of Consumers Are Willing to Use Anything but a Password to Access Online Accounts
61% of Consumers Are Willing to Use Anything but a Password to Access Online Accounts
February 21, 2022  |  Authentication

Username and password combinations remain the authentication method most commonly used by consumers to access digital financial services accounts.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Meta’s Facial Recognition Lawsuit May Intensify Privacy Law Discussion 
Meta’s Facial Recognition Lawsuit May Intensify Privacy Law Discussion 
February 16, 2022  |  Meta

There was a time when online platforms “moved fast, broke rules,” and were rewarded with massive consumer (and financial) growth while encountering limited regulatory pushback,...

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Behavioral Analytics Turn the Tables on Fake Accounts
Behavioral Analytics Turn the Tables on Fake Accounts
February 16, 2022  |  Digital Identity

You would think that decades into life lived online, we would have figured out an easier, more accurate way to authenticate someone. Get the Full...

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56% of Businesses Are Concerned About Cross-Border Payments Fraud
56% of Businesses Are Concerned About Cross-Border Payments Fraud
February 15, 2022  |  B2B Payments

In the global marketplace, successful payments decision makers have learned to connect the dots between optimizing their enterprise’s resources and ensuring that consumer and B2B...

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