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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Biometrics Emerge as Consumers’ Favorite Form of Authentication
Biometrics Emerge as Consumers’ Favorite Form of Authentication
January 27, 2023  |  Biometrics

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Customers Prefer Advanced Authentication Tools, but Many Are Still Stuck With Passwords
Customers Prefer Advanced Authentication Tools, but Many Are Still Stuck With Passwords
January 27, 2023  |  Authentication

Most consumers would choose “anything” besides password-driven account authentication, but overwhelmingly still have to use them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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75% of Businesses Know They Need Better Digital Fraud Tools
75% of Businesses Know They Need Better Digital Fraud Tools
January 26, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Automated fraud-fighting systems have proven successful, although data suggests that firms planning in-house solutions may encounter unexpected headaches.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Half of Consumers Want More Security Measures From Banks
Half of Consumers Want More Security Measures From Banks
January 24, 2023  |  Authentication

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Online Scam Complexity Is Paradoxically Keeping Banks’ Fraud Controls Offline
Online Scam Complexity Is Paradoxically Keeping Banks’ Fraud Controls Offline
January 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

As long as banks have been around, they’ve been tremendously attractive targets for “robbers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Authentication Is Necessary to Stop Invoice Fraud
Authentication Is Necessary to Stop Invoice Fraud
January 19, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Only 38% of businesses are using document and identity authentication tools, leaving most organizations vulnerable to fraud attacks linked to incoming payments. In this month’s...

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PopID and Toshiba Partner on Facial Recognition POS Systems
PopID and Toshiba Partner on Facial Recognition POS Systems
January 13, 2023  |  Biometrics

PopID and Toshiba have partnered to add biometrics to point-of-sale (POS) and self-checkout systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Biometric Authentication Can Help Merchants Reduce Fraud, but It’s Not Foolproof
Biometric Authentication Can Help Merchants Reduce Fraud, but It’s Not Foolproof
January 13, 2023  |  Authentication

Facial biometrics, bolstered by other advanced ID technology, may help merchants fight fraud with fewer recognition errors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Digital ID Aims to Simplify Brits’ Use of Public Services
Digital ID Aims to Simplify Brits’ Use of Public Services
January 10, 2023  |  Authentication

The United Kingdom is preparing legislation to help people prove their identity online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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