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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Why Legacy Banks Have Mobile App Advantages
Why Legacy Banks Have Mobile App Advantages
October 30, 2018  |  Mobile

A consumer’s sense of security and trust can be a funny, even unpredictable thing, especially when it comes to payments, banking and commerce. Maybe it’s...

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Mapping Fraud’s DNA
Mapping Fraud’s DNA
October 29, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Payments and commerce fraud has its own ecosystem, one that includes criminals, servers and other computing devices, IP addresses, compromised payment cards and stolen personal...

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How PSD2 And Open Banking Impact Security
How PSD2 And Open Banking Impact Security
October 29, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In the latest Digital Fraud Tracker Deep Dive, PYMNTS examines the authentication challenges posed by PSD2, GDPR and other data sharing initiatives.

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The Rising Tide Of Loyalty Fraud — And How To Stop It
The Rising Tide Of Loyalty Fraud — And How To Stop It
October 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Would one lock a Ducati to a lamppost with a loop of dental floss? Well, that’s about the equivalent of what’s protecting an estimated $250B...

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Digital Identity Credentials Go Global
Digital Identity Credentials Go Global
October 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A deep dive into the latest global digital identity credential developments in Estonia, India, Japan and the United States.

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Solving Digital ID Verification’s ‘Existential Crisis’
Solving Digital ID Verification’s ‘Existential Crisis’
October 24, 2018  |  Authentication

There's a tug of war when it comes to digital ID verification — a tug of war between the customer experience and reducing fraud. Socure Co-founder...

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Onboarding And Authenticating A Global User Base
Onboarding And Authenticating A Global User Base
October 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Verifying the identities of new users during onboarding is only part of the authentication challenge. Many consumers — particularly younger, tech-savvy ones — want access...

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TRENDING: Dynamic Rules And Global Authentication
TRENDING: Dynamic Rules And Global Authentication
October 23, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The world might be growing smaller and more connected, but regulations and authentication methods can create issues for international businesses looking to expand globally. Now,...

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In UK, Name Checks To Accompany Bank Payments
In UK, Name Checks To Accompany Bank Payments
October 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

With an eye on fraud prevention, banks in the United Kingdom are slated to debut name checks to accompany bank transfers. The directive comes from...

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