There is no doubt – the battle against fraud is constant and evolving. Fraud can be a devastating crime for many innocent victims. It can also be a very complex issue to fight. Identity theft alone has become a big … Continue reading
What is a thin file? A thin file is basically just that – the “file” or information on a particular individual is thin or rather, lacking sufficient credit history. Typically, this could mean that the individual is young, as they … Continue reading
Identity verification solutions are just as important in a call-center environment as they are online. Delivering a satisfying customer experience on the phone can be a make-or-break opportunity for many organizations. Whether companies are dealing with new or existing customers, … Continue reading
If you haven’t read How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking from Wired author Mat Honan, you must. It’s a frightening tale of just how easily a hacker can orchestrate an account take over on multiple … Continue reading
One common misconception about identity verification is that only retailers need it. I guess this misconception comes from people mostly associating fraud with stolen credit cards and stolen goods. Yes, online commerce does have a need for identity verification related … Continue reading
A recent study of data breaches during the last six years shows some staggering figures associated with this crime, especially as it relates to costs for a business. Conducted by Digital Forensics Association, the Leaking Vault Report is the largest … Continue reading
The recent roll out of Google’s 2-step authentication to the general public means a higher level of authentication than just entering a username and password to access your gmail account. This is good news for the identity verification market. Google … Continue reading
Yes, you may not realize it yet but the news we announced this a.m. really is just as big to B2C companies as this week’s Verizon iPhone4 launch is to millions of consumers, so it’s only fitting that I blatantly … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are less than a week away. For all you digital shoppers, I recently worked with Yarbena Arar at Macworld to provide some online safety and security tips we as consumers … Continue reading