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The Layered Approach To Consumer Authentication

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And at the crossroads of the authentication conversations are the challenges financial institutions face when addressing consumer authentication and how to implement the best practices in order to provide merchants and FIs with sufficient protection against potential fraud. Challenges Of Consumer Authentication.

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Fiserv Rolls Out Enhanced Consumer Authentication Solutions

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22) that it has rolled out two enhanced consumer authentication solutions, step-up authentication and identity verification, to mitigate card fraud within call centers. In a press release , Fiserv said the two new solutions expand beyond knowledge-based consumer authentication that can be vulnerable to fraud.

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Why Layering Is Going Out Of Fashion In Consumer Authentication

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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 be reading the headlines.

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Balancing Expectations With Consumer Authentication

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While consumer satisfaction with authentication differs across sectors, financial services topped other markets in a recent report. In addition, there may be opportunities for the “buy now, pay later” mentality in the B2B market.

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Why Financial Services Ranks Highest In Consumer Authentication Satisfaction

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Whether going online to view their bank balance, book a doctor’s appointment or buy a pair of shoes, consumers must first confirm their identities. Online authentication is a built-in component in how consumers interact with products and services in their daily lives.

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Why Mobile Phones Are The Better Consumer Authentication Mousetrap

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At this point in 2019, we’ve all dealt with some flavor of two-factor authentication that uses SMS one-time passcodes. It’s a mild piece of friction, but it’s not terribly onerous and is doing something useful: keeping consumers safe.

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EMVCo Updates Protocol To Prevent CNP Fraud

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In a press release , EMVCo said the specification has been updated to include enhancements that will better promote and optimized the consumer experience and at the same time support new authentication abilities when making purchases online. The EMV3DS version 2.2.0

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