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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Mobile Banking’s Authentication Breakthrough
Mobile Banking’s Authentication Breakthrough
January 24, 2020  |  Digital Banking

Anti-fraud efforts can seem like word salad with exotic ingredients being tossed around: strong consumer authentication (SCA), two-factor authentication (2FA), the second Payment Services Directive...

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Entersekt, Netcetera Team Up On eCommerce Payment Security
Entersekt, Netcetera Team Up On eCommerce Payment Security
January 23, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

FinTech solution company Entersekt has upgraded its authentication technology in the DACH region of Europe, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Data Sharing: The Magic Merchants Need To Smooth The SCA Speed Bumps
Data Sharing: The Magic Merchants Need To Smooth The SCA Speed Bumps
January 22, 2020  |  Regulation

The rollout of PSD2’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) has been a bit bumpy, to say the least. A year ago (when the rollout was still...

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The Bank App Feature 54.1 Percent Of Consumers Agree They Want
The Bank App Feature 54.1 Percent Of Consumers Agree They Want
January 21, 2020  |  Authentication

Though many banks may be betting big on advanced technology to help them in the fight against financial fraud, their customers would feel more secure...

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Employing A Multilayered Approach For Robust Fraud Protection
Employing A Multilayered Approach For Robust Fraud Protection
January 20, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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How AI Helps Marketplaces Fight Off-Platform Fraud
How AI Helps Marketplaces Fight Off-Platform Fraud
January 16, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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No-Password Login Platform Trusona Secures $20M
No-Password Login Platform Trusona Secures $20M
January 15, 2020  |  Investments

Capitalizing on a major ideological shift within technology firms, online privacy and security company Trusona has raised $20 million, with contributions from Georgian Partners, Microsoft’s...

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Investing In Health And Product Authenticity With Retail Innovation
Investing In Health And Product Authenticity With Retail Innovation
January 14, 2020  |  Today In Data

Counterfeiting is a thriving business, and marketplaces that specialize in reselling luxury items have heavily invested in authentication procedures. Mercari, in one case, rolled out its Mercari Authenticate...

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Authenticating Luxury Goods, Remotely And Reliably
Authenticating Luxury Goods, Remotely And Reliably
January 13, 2020  |  Retail

There is no shortage of online marketplaces for consumers seeking luxury goods, slightly used. The challenge, however, is knowing they are actually getting the real...

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