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Keeping Friction-Free From Being A Fraudster’s Best Friend
Keeping Friction-Free From Being A Fraudster’s Best Friend
December 04, 2019  |  Authentication

For the better part of the last decade, “frictionless” has been the gold standard when it comes to consumers’ interactions with merchants at checkout. In a...

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As Mobile Wallets Players Compete, What Will It Take To Win?
As Mobile Wallets Players Compete, What Will It Take To Win?
November 26, 2019  |  Digital Payments

There are, as of last count, approximately 170 mobile wallets of various descriptions worldwide. Some are massive and deep-pocketed and have active user counts in...

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Why ZenKey Authentication Is A Good Idea – With A Big Design Flaw
Why ZenKey Authentication Is A Good Idea – With A Big Design Flaw
October 23, 2019  |  Authentication

Five years ago, a merchant might have been able to rely on consumers being patient with a digital commerce experience that was less than perfectly...

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The Hidden Fraud That Spells Big Marketplace Losses
The Hidden Fraud That Spells Big Marketplace Losses
October 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Everyone loves a good, free introductory offer: the month of free access to a streaming service, the free lift from a ridesharing service, the free...

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Why Layering Is Going Out Of Fashion In Consumer Authentication
Why Layering Is Going Out Of Fashion In Consumer Authentication
September 10, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

For those worried about the security of identity in the age of mobile, the last few weeks have not exactly been an encouraging time to...

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Why Mobile Phones Are The Better Consumer Authentication Mousetrap
Why Mobile Phones Are The Better Consumer Authentication Mousetrap
August 07, 2019  |  Authentication

At this point in 2019, we’ve all dealt with some flavor of two-factor authentication that uses SMS one-time passcodes. We attempt a sign-in and see a...

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Mobile Devices And Navigating Identity’s ‘Big Canvas’
Mobile Devices And Navigating Identity’s ‘Big Canvas’
July 23, 2019  |  Authentication

The fundamental unit of trust in any transaction lies in identity — namely, ensuring that the person who shows up to transact is who they...

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Boku Gives Carrier Billing To Spotify In Japan
Boku Gives Carrier Billing To Spotify In Japan
November 16, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Just over a month after Spotify launched in Japan, the music streaming company has announced that it and mobile payments platform Boku are introducing carrier...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Boku Expands Billing For Switzerland Spotify
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Boku Expands Billing For Switzerland Spotify
November 04, 2016  |  Daily Data Dive

Independent carrier billing company Boku announced Wednesday it expanded billing for Spotify music users in Switzerland. Six and a half million Swisscom subscribers can now...

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