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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To Fight Fake IDs And Online Fraud, Know Thy Enemy Better

To Fight Fake IDs And Online Fraud, Know Thy Enemy Better
To Fight Fake IDs And Online Fraud, Know Thy Enemy Better
October 19, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

To really beat someone, or something, one must respect and understand that person or organization, even if they dislike or loathe them. That’s ancient wisdom...

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Why Digital ID Is A Sports-Gambling Sure Bet
Why Digital ID Is A Sports-Gambling Sure Bet
October 16, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Few things make a sporting event more interesting than wagering a few bucks (or more) — whether it be a football game between two mediocre...

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Bank Fines On Money Laundering Spotlight KYC Urgency
Bank Fines On Money Laundering Spotlight KYC Urgency
October 10, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Danske Bank is among only the latest headlines tied to money laundering. However, according to one recent report, 90 percent of Europe's biggest banks have...

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NEW DATA: 40 Percent Of  Consumers Think Online Security Can Be Better, Faster
NEW DATA: 40 Percent Of Consumers Think Online Security Can Be Better, Faster
October 08, 2018  |  Authentication

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Fake IDs And Fraud’s Other Face
Fake IDs And Fraud’s Other Face
October 08, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Among the many plots and ploys, fraudsters fake IDs. They make off with ill-gotten gains, hurting firms and consumers alike — and in the online...

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In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
October 04, 2018  |  Digital Payments

It’s not about the transaction. Not really. Any financial institution, retailer or service provider can (one hopes) give consumers efficient ways to manage, move and...

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Students Can Store IDs On Apple Devices
Students Can Store IDs On Apple Devices
October 02, 2018  |  Apple

Apple has inked a deal with three universities in the U.S., enabling students to store their student IDs on their Apple devices. Get the Full...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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