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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Bank of America Debuts Account Validation for Corporate and Public-Sector Clients
Bank of America Debuts Account Validation for Corporate and Public-Sector Clients
October 28, 2021  |  Authentication

Bank of America on Thursday (Oct. 28) launched the Account Validation fraud prevention service to help corporate and public sector clients make electronic credit or...

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Lebanese Bank to Test Biometric Payment Cards
Lebanese Bank to Test Biometric Payment Cards
October 26, 2021  |  Biometrics

Credit Libanais, a Lebanese bank, will test a biometric payment card that will enable users to authorize contact-free payments by scanning their thumbprint, according to...

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WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
October 25, 2021  |  Authentication

WhatsApp users might soon have to verify their identities to make payments on the platform, according to an XDA report Monday (Oct. 25) pointing to...

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Jumio Intros No-Code Orchestration Layer for KYX Platform
Jumio Intros No-Code Orchestration Layer for KYX Platform
October 25, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Artificial intelligence (AI) identity verification startup Jumio has launched an intuitive, no-code orchestration layer for its KYX Platform that pulls together a full suite of...

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SentiLink Unveils ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ KYC Product
SentiLink Unveils ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ KYC Product
October 21, 2021  |  Authentication

The identity verification company SentiLink says it is expanding its services to offer a know your customer (KYC) product. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Fight Back Against the Ravages of Phishing
Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Fight Back Against the Ravages of Phishing
October 21, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game
October 21, 2021  |  AML

The explosive growth of online gaming has been both a boon and bane as both players and fraudsters have flocked to gaming platforms — creating...

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FIDO Alliance: Passwords Still Used More Often Than More Secure Methods
FIDO Alliance: Passwords Still Used More Often Than More Secure Methods
October 18, 2021  |  Authentication

With a goal of providing a “Fast IDentity Online,” the FIDO Alliance has debuted its Online Authentication Barometer to keep tabs on the use of secure authentication...

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Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification
Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification
October 13, 2021  |  Authentication

As firms move beyond domestic markets and capture new business and revenue streams in other countries, they’ve got to step up their efforts to ensure...

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