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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SentiLink Unveils ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ KYC Product
SentiLink Unveils ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ KYC Product
October 21, 2021  |  Authentication

The identity verification company SentiLink says it is expanding its services to offer a know your customer (KYC) product. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Fight Back Against the Ravages of Phishing
Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Fight Back Against the Ravages of Phishing
October 21, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
October 21, 2021  |  AML

The explosive growth of online gaming has been both a boon and bane as both players and fraudsters have flocked to gaming platforms — creating...

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FIDO Alliance: Passwords Still Used More Often Than More Secure Methods
FIDO Alliance: Passwords Still Used More Often Than More Secure Methods
October 18, 2021  |  Authentication

With a goal of providing a “Fast IDentity Online,” the FIDO Alliance has debuted its Online Authentication Barometer to keep tabs on the use of secure authentication...

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Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification
Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification
October 13, 2021  |  Authentication

As firms move beyond domestic markets and capture new business and revenue streams in other countries, they’ve got to step up their efforts to ensure...

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UAE Digital-First Bank Mashreq NEO Debuts Facial Recognition
UAE Digital-First Bank Mashreq NEO Debuts Facial Recognition
October 12, 2021  |  Biometrics

Digital bank Mashreq NEO, based in the United Arab Emirates, is letting residents open bank accounts with facial recognition technology, the Khaleej Times reported. Get...

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FCC Takes on SIM Swapping With More Stringent ID Security Recommendations
FCC Takes on SIM Swapping With More Stringent ID Security Recommendations
October 10, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking action to put a stop to SIM swapping, a form of fraud in which bad actors can take...

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LoginID Gets Research Grant From Algorand Foundation 
LoginID Gets Research Grant From Algorand Foundation 
October 08, 2021  |  Blockchain

The Algorand Foundation announced on Friday (Oct. 8) it has awarded a grant to FIDO-certified authentication provider LoginID that will allow the company to research...

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Retail’s Next ‘Great Digital Shift’ — Private-Label Cards
Retail’s Next ‘Great Digital Shift’ — Private-Label Cards
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

Retailers had to quickly adapt to the accelerated shift to online amid the pandemic in order to meet their customers where they wanted to shop...

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