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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Bitcoin Daily: S. Korea Bank Chief Says CBCDs Will Impact Crypto Demand
Bitcoin Daily: S. Korea Bank Chief Says CBCDs Will Impact Crypto Demand
March 28, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol said he doesn’t think cryptocurrencies will be in such high demand once central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are introduced,...

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Google Forms Android Ready SE Alliance To Drive Digital ID Adoption
Google Forms Android Ready SE Alliance To Drive Digital ID Adoption
March 26, 2021  |  Authentication

In a move to help drive the adoption of digital keys, mobile identification and eMoney tools, Google has formed the Android Ready SE Alliance to...

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Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island Theme Park Implements Facial Recognition
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island Theme Park Implements Facial Recognition
March 26, 2021  |  Authentication

People visiting Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island can use facial recognition technology to access the resort’s theme parks — Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros...

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Deep Dive: How QSRs Can Leverage Digital ID To Help Combat Mobile Fraud Trends
Deep Dive: How QSRs Can Leverage Digital ID To Help Combat Mobile Fraud Trends
March 25, 2021  |  Mobile Order Ahead

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How The Rise Of Mobile Orders Is Heightening Digital Identity’s Importance
How The Rise Of Mobile Orders Is Heightening Digital Identity’s Importance
March 24, 2021  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Consumers are ordering more through mobile apps, and fraudsters have taken note. In the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker, Matthew Coy, vice president of Information Technology...

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Crypto Exchanges Renew Emphasis On Regulatory Compliance
Crypto Exchanges Renew Emphasis On Regulatory Compliance
March 19, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

While cryptocurrency has found more mainstream acceptance among consumers, it also has the unfortunate tendency to draw money launderers. According to a PYMNTS AML/KYC Tracker,...

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New Digital ID Tech Authenticates People And Payments Without Passwords
New Digital ID Tech Authenticates People And Payments Without Passwords
March 15, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Maybe it’s a favorite band, plus a few random numbers. Or a first-grade teacher in front of a few symbols. Whatever the method, the average...

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Deep Dive: Why eCommerce Merchants Struggle To Find A Fraud Detection Balance
Deep Dive: Why eCommerce Merchants Struggle To Find A Fraud Detection Balance
March 11, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Deep Dive: Modernizing The Banking Experience With Innovative Identity Verification Strategies
Deep Dive: Modernizing The Banking Experience With Innovative Identity Verification Strategies
March 10, 2021  |  News

The pandemic has driven more consumers to seek the safety and convenience of online banking, yet new data has revealed that banks in Canada and...

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