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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Cracking Down On The Counterfeit Culture
Cracking Down On The Counterfeit Culture
March 02, 2019  |  Retail

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When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
March 01, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

It’s no secret that digital criminals are becoming more sophisticated. So are the fraud defenses deployed by merchants, payment service providers and financial institutions. But...

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How Cannabis Merchants Seek To Clear the Online Sales Haze
How Cannabis Merchants Seek To Clear the Online Sales Haze
March 01, 2019  |  Digital Onboarding

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World
Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World
February 27, 2019  |  Authentication

National identification systems are moving behind physical documents. Several global markets are integrating biometric data — including facial recognition and fingerprints — into various national...

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A Brazilian Challenger Bank’s Smartphone-First Approach To Onboarding And Authentication
A Brazilian Challenger Bank’s Smartphone-First Approach To Onboarding And Authentication
February 26, 2019  |  Authentication

Frustrations with traditional Brazilian bank incumbents have given rise to new digital challenger offerings that are more in sync with the digital consumer. In the...

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Boosting Access To Financial Services In Brazil
Boosting Access To Financial Services In Brazil
February 25, 2019  |  Authentication

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Why Digital IDs Need A ‘Trust Anchor’
Why Digital IDs Need A ‘Trust Anchor’
February 22, 2019  |  Authentication

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Zuckerberg Considering Blockchain ID For Facebook Login
Zuckerberg Considering Blockchain ID For Facebook Login
February 20, 2019  |  Facebook

In an interview with Harvard Law professor Jonathan Zittrain, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that he’s “potentially interested” in using blockchain technology for Facebook logins,...

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