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Digital Identity, (Way) Beyond The Social Security Number

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The more individuals leave a trail of information across websites, the more tempting the targets are for hackers to make off with everything from Social Security numbers to health care information. Your security question with your dog’s name? It’s not the device, theoretically, that stores the credential.

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What is eCommerce Fraud?

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Account Takeover Fraud Account takeover fraud involves cybercriminals gaining unauthorized access to a victim’s online account, often through the use of stolen login credentials or phishing schemes. Once they have control, fraudsters can make unauthorized transactions, change account details, and steal sensitive information.

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Fraud’s New Paradigm: Let Fraudsters In, But Never Let Them Leave

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With a wealth of stolen credentials to pick from in the wake of several data breaches that comprised the identities of millions, fraudsters have more resources than ever. Yet, how can banks protect against identity theft and application fraud with so many details compromised? Fraud is rampant and thriving. Inverting the Fraud Approach.

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Boloro Takes An ATM Approach To Consumer IDV

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The right data can create a profile so precise that algorithms can immediately tell the difference between a legitimate customer and a fraudster who is holding all the right credentials to pose as the person, just by detecting behavioral attributes like cursor movements and clicking habits. Consider the Social Security number.

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How To Prevent Data Breaches: 15 Best Practices

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An incident is only considered a data breach if the confidentiality of data is compromised. Sensitive or confidential data can include customer data records, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, healthcare information, intellectual property, etc. Another common cause of data breaches is social engineering.

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Separating Transactions From Authentication — And Authentication From The Internet

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One need only scan the headlines of recent breaches to see the damage done, with hundreds of millions of individuals’ data compromised, and untold billions of dollars’ worth of financial havoc wreaked. Kilb stated that the process marries a series of defenses against fraudsters, where credentials are part of the picture.

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Protecting The Youngest — And Most Vulnerable — ID Theft Victims

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It’s been said that fraudsters are always evolving, and always looking for the path of least resistance in their efforts to steal identities and credentials to remain anonymous and … keep stealing. In an interview with Karen Webster, Zac Cohen, general manager of Trulioo , said kids’ Social Security numbers represent a relatively easy target.