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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Today In Data: Banks Give Consumers Confidence Amid Data Breaches
Today In Data: Banks Give Consumers Confidence Amid Data Breaches
December 04, 2018  |  Today In Data

Banks give consumers confidence that their data won’t fall into the wrong hands when they make purchases or reservations, thanks to investments in fraud detection and prevention....

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Marriott Breach: Why The Worst May Be Yet To Come
Marriott Breach: Why The Worst May Be Yet To Come
December 04, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Let’s try this a different way, if only to make a vital point with insincerity. We must give credit to the criminals who engineered the...

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How OfferUp Works To Safeguard Both Buyers And Sellers
How OfferUp Works To Safeguard Both Buyers And Sellers
December 03, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Digital marketplaces have become beloved by buyers and sellers — and fraudsters. Nick Huzar, CEO of OfferUp, says most current authentication standards are either too...

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How Authentication Tech Is Stamping Out Illegal eCig Purchases
How Authentication Tech Is Stamping Out Illegal eCig Purchases
December 03, 2018  |  Authentication

Water always finds the lowest point — that’s a fact of life. So, too, is this: Underaged consumers will always try, and often find ways...

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OfferUp CEO On Making Marketplace Authentication Smarter
OfferUp CEO On Making Marketplace Authentication Smarter
November 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The world is constantly getting faster. As a result, the speed of commerce and payments is coming closer to real time. This increased focus on...

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IoT Needs An Injection Of Trust — As Much As It Can Get, In Fact
IoT Needs An Injection Of Trust — As Much As It Can Get, In Fact
November 28, 2018  |  Internet of Things

It’s being built with every new car and truck on the road, every smart speaker sold this holiday season, every time a new TV is...

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Using Automation To Accelerate Onboarding And Prevent Digital Fraud
Using Automation To Accelerate Onboarding And Prevent Digital Fraud
November 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Gold is like, well, gold to cybercriminals — that’s why knowing who’s trading it is crucial. The challenge, says COO Paul Mennega of Goldmoney, a...

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KYC In The Precious Metals Business
KYC In The Precious Metals Business
November 27, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Authenticating and validating a consumer’s identity accurately is crucial for businesses of all shapes and sizes. However, doing so securely, without sacrificing speed, is often...

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Could The Future Of Fighting Fraud On The ‘Dark Web’ Actually Be Bright?
Could The Future Of Fighting Fraud On The ‘Dark Web’ Actually Be Bright?
November 23, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Keeping yourself protected from criminals can often seem a daunting task. Even the most eagled-eyed person — for instance, a veteran tourist in a crowded plaza...

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