digital identity

A digital identity is information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. That agent may be a person, organization, application, or device. ISO/IEC 24760-1 defines identity as "set of attributes related to an entity".

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Why Strong Authentication Fights Fraud, But Consumers Prefer Convenience

Why Strong Authentication Fights Fraud, But Consumers Prefer Convenience
Why Strong Authentication Fights Fraud, But Consumers Prefer Convenience
September 13, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Doppelgängers are real — but they’re not phantom twins in pre-modern German fairy tales: they are online, and they can be used to steal digital...

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Cybercriminals Harass FIs 81M Times In 2018 So Far
Cybercriminals Harass FIs 81M Times In 2018 So Far
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A new report has revealed that financial institutions (FIs) were hit with 81 million cybercrime attacks in the first half of 2018, with 27 million...

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NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
September 13, 2018  |  Authentication

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Facebook Privacy And Waning Consumer Trust In The ‘Wild West’ Of Intrusive Apps
Facebook Privacy And Waning Consumer Trust In The ‘Wild West’ Of Intrusive Apps
September 11, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

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Why The New eIDAS Regs In The EU Could Be A Game Changer
Why The New eIDAS Regs In The EU Could Be A Game Changer
August 29, 2018  |  Europe

The EU, in concept, is meant to create a single, free-trade zone where consumers can move goods and services easily and without hassle — all...

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How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
August 29, 2018  |  Europe

When trying to understand the new eIDAS regulations set to go officially online in the EU in September, it helps, Trulioo GM Zac Cohen told...

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Allstate To Acquire Employee ID Protection Co InfoArmor For $525M
Allstate To Acquire Employee ID Protection Co InfoArmor For $525M
August 27, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To help address emerging risks facing consumers, The Allstate Corporation said it has agreed to buy identity protection provider InfoArmor, Inc. The deal, a $525...

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New Facial Recognition Tech Catches Traveler Imposter at U.S. Airport
New Facial Recognition Tech Catches Traveler Imposter at U.S. Airport
August 24, 2018  |  Identity theft

Facial recognition technology helped U.S. border agents catch a traveler posing as a French citizen — and did so on the third day that authorities were...

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Deep Dive: Protecting Platform Payments
Deep Dive: Protecting Platform Payments
August 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Online payment platforms have changed how worldwide consumers do business. Ride hailing platforms and short-term rental websites aren’t the only ones looking to get in...

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