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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FIs Use Digital Identity to Curb Money Laundering and Comply With Gov’t Rules
FIs Use Digital Identity to Curb Money Laundering and Comply With Gov’t Rules
March 23, 2022  |  Authentication

Digital identities are becoming more prevalent as awareness of their security and convenience grows, and they are expanding into new use cases like anti-money laundering...

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Voice, Device Biometrics Key to Improving Call Center Security, Overall Experience
Voice, Device Biometrics Key to Improving Call Center Security, Overall Experience
March 22, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Even in the digital age, the phone is the key conduit for interactions between customers and corporations. Amit Gupta, vice president of authentication at Pindrop,...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Biometrics, 2FA Can Help Game Developers Win The Digital Identity Game
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Biometrics, 2FA Can Help Game Developers Win The Digital Identity Game
March 15, 2022  |  Authentication

The digital gaming industry was valued at $300 billion globally last April, with more than 500 million new players logging on over three years. Game...

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Merchants Risk Losing Customers as New UK SCA Rules Kick Off 
Merchants Risk Losing Customers as New UK SCA Rules Kick Off 
March 14, 2022  |  Authentication

On Monday, March 14, new strong customer authentication (SCA) rules will apply in the U.K. and merchants that didn’t implement these new rules risk customer...

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Unity On Why Robust Digital Identity Verification Is Crucial To Digital Gaming’s Continued Expansion
Unity On Why Robust Digital Identity Verification Is Crucial To Digital Gaming’s Continued Expansion
March 14, 2022  |  Authentication

A satisfying videogaming experience hinges on simple, seamless gameplay, meaning even one clunky microtransaction can prompt consumers to abandon a platform. In the Digital Identity...

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Voice and Messaging Solutions Sing Out as Conversational AI Platforms Gain Momentum
Voice and Messaging Solutions Sing Out as Conversational AI Platforms Gain Momentum
March 11, 2022  |  Voice Activation

If you find yourself getting impatient with Alexa, Siri or any number of voice-prompt customer service lines, listen up: Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) has a...

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Gaming Platforms Tap Biometrics to Drive Smooth, Secure Microtransactions
Gaming Platforms Tap Biometrics to Drive Smooth, Secure Microtransactions
March 11, 2022  |  Authentication

The online gaming industry has experienced rapid growth following increased indoor activities for many consumers during the global health crisis, with growth expected to continue...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How 3D Secure 2.0 Can Help Merchants, Banks and Issuers Put a Stop to Card Fraud
PYMNTS Intelligence: How 3D Secure 2.0 Can Help Merchants, Banks and Issuers Put a Stop...
March 09, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Credit card fraud is a pressing issue for consumers, merchants, banks and card providers, costing a total of $32 billion in 2021 alone. This number is...

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American Express on How 3D Secure 2.0 Threads the Needle Between Fraud Protection and Customer Convenience
American Express on How 3D Secure 2.0 Threads the Needle Between Fraud Protection and Customer...
March 08, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

The first iteration of 3D Secure was hailed as a online fraud game-changer, but its effectiveness came at the cost of consumer convenience — and,...

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