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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Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
September 22, 2023  |  Partnerships

Credit reporting agency Equifax and global identity verification firm Mitek Systems formed a partnership. Their alliance aims to combat evolving digital fraud threats and enhance Equifax’s...

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51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail...

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Biometric Payments Provide the No-Touch Transactions Customers Want
Biometric Payments Provide the No-Touch Transactions Customers Want
September 21, 2023  |  Biometrics

The thing about technical innovations is that they tend to come in pairs. Or at least work in concert together. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is...

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Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while...

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Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
September 08, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s new Shop marketplace, which has launched to some users in the United States, has reportedly raised concerns about product authenticity and data privacy. The early version...

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Consumers Consider Passwordless Logins Key to Overcoming All-in-One App Security Concerns
Consumers Consider Passwordless Logins Key to Overcoming All-in-One App Security Concerns
September 04, 2023  |  Authentication

Given the proliferation of various apps, many consumers in the United States are eager for a more convenient way to manage their banking and shopping...

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Nearly 60% of Consumers View Mobile Phones and Laptops as Equally Secure for Payments
Nearly 60% of Consumers View Mobile Phones and Laptops as Equally Secure for Payments
August 22, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Despite the growing perception that smartphones provide more security online, most banking consumers said they think smartphones and computers are equally secure for several select...

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StockX’s Luxury Resale Dominance: Can Everday Sneakers Step Up?
StockX’s Luxury Resale Dominance: Can Everday Sneakers Step Up?
August 19, 2023  |  Retail

Sneaker rental platform Kyx World learned a hard lesson in January. Demand for its shoes dropped, and it had to abruptly cease operations just a month after securing a...

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Amazon Leans Into Consumer Love for Biometrics With Expanded Palm Payments
Amazon Leans Into Consumer Love for Biometrics With Expanded Palm Payments
August 15, 2023  |  Biometrics

Mega-retailer Amazon’s scaled-up rollout of its pay-by-palm technology, One, a month after its announcement, may not be the first offering of such technology, but the sheer number of stores receiving One...

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