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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Nearly 40% of Millennials Want More Visible Security Measures for Routine Transactions
Nearly 40% of Millennials Want More Visible Security Measures for Routine Transactions
December 01, 2023  |  Safety and Security

In today’s digital age, security is a top concern for consumers, especially when it comes to financial transactions, regardless of their frequency — be it...

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Amazon Debuts Palm-Based ID Service Amazon One Enterprise
Amazon Debuts Palm-Based ID Service Amazon One Enterprise
November 28, 2023  |  Biometrics

Amazon is bringing its palm-based identity service to the world of corporate security. Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Monday (Nov. 27) the debut of Amazon One Enterprise, a...

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Banks Shift From Vulnerable Channels Like SMS as Fraud Rises
Banks Shift From Vulnerable Channels Like SMS as Fraud Rises
November 28, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Galileo Financial Technologies Chief Product Officer David Feuer told PYMNTS that there has been no shortage of money spent in the continuing, and perhaps eternal,...

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Merchants’ Black Friday Was Good Despite Missing Sales from Failed Payments
Merchants’ Black Friday Was Good Despite Missing Sales from Failed Payments
November 27, 2023  |  eCommerce

More than half of Americans made at least one purchase on Black Friday, according to PYMNTS Intelligence data. However, not all online transactions were likely successful. According...

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Biometrics May Be Online Retail’s Ticket to More Sales
Biometrics May Be Online Retail’s Ticket to More Sales
November 24, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are leveraging innovative solutions, such as biometrics, to enhance convenience, security and personalized services in their day-to-day business. Biometrics systems are gaining popularity as...

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IDEX Biometrics Receives Initial Order From Smart Card Manufacturer
IDEX Biometrics Receives Initial Order From Smart Card Manufacturer
November 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

IDEX Biometrics has received an initial order for IDEX Pay, its biometric solution designed for metal cards, from a smart card manufacturing partner in Asia....

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Biometric Authentication Tailor-Made for a Digital-First World
Biometric Authentication Tailor-Made for a Digital-First World
November 15, 2023  |  Biometrics

The realm of payments authentication is undergoing a shift. In today’s digital era, where convenience meets security and organizations and individuals alike no longer need...

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Digital Identity Becomes New Currency as Companies Turn IDs into Payments Credentials
Digital Identity Becomes New Currency as Companies Turn IDs into Payments Credentials
November 13, 2023  |  Digital Identity

As the payments ecosystem continues to evolve, it is missing just one key element. That element? A single source of truth in the form of...

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TikTok Teams With Real Authentication for Handbag Verification
TikTok Teams With Real Authentication for Handbag Verification
November 06, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok is offering authentication services for pre-owned handbags on its American eCommerce marketplace. TikTok Shop teamed up with luxury goods authentication provider Real Authentication to...

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