On The Web

nbsp;

Security

FIDO2: Android Is Helping Kill Passwords on a Billion Devices

February 25 2019

• in
• Authentication
• FIDO

“On Monday, Google and the FIDO Alliance announced that Android has added certified support for the FIDO2 standard, meaning that the vast majority of devices running Android 7 or later will now be able to handle password-less logins in mobile browsers like Chrome. Android already offered secure FIDO login options for mobile apps, where you […]

nbsp;

Security

Why Phone Numbers Stink As Identity Proof — Krebs on Security

March 18 2019

• in
• Authentication

“Phone numbers stink for security and authentication. They stink because most of us have so much invested in these digits that they’ve become de facto identities. At the same time, when you lose control over a phone number — maybe it’s hijacked by fraudsters, you got separated or divorced, or you were way late on […]

nbsp;

Security

W3C approves WebAuthn as the Web Standard for Password-free Authentication

March 4 2019

• in
• Authentication

“The specification lets users log into online accounts using biometrics, mobile devices, and/or FIDO security keys. WebAuthn is supported by Android and Windows 10. On the browser side, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge all added support last year. Apple has supported WebAuthn in preview versions of Safari since December.”

nbsp;

Security

Johns Hopkins University Rolls Out Support for IOS and Android Campus Cards

April 2 2019

• in
• Authentication
• Identity

“Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has become the fifth university in the US to enable its students to load their campus card onto their iPhone or Apple Watch. Those with an Android NFC phone are also able to take advantage of the university’s new mobile credential service. Students, as well as JHU faculty and staff members, […]

On The Wires

nbsp;

Deals

Atlanta-based IDology to Be Acquired by GBG for $300m

February 11 2019

• in
• Authentication

“GBG, the UK-headquartered Identity Data Intelligence specialist, today announces that it has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of IDology, a US-based provider of identity verification and fraud prevention services, for $300m (£233m) in an all-cash transaction. IDology is a fast-growing provider of identity verification services that helps remove friction both in onboarding customers and […]

nbsp;

Security

Central 1 Launches Integration for Secure Digital Solution for Financial Institutions

February 11 2019

• in
• Authentication

“Central 1, creating digital solutions that make everyday banking easier, today announces the launch of technology that allows financial institutions to offer SecureKey ConciergeTM, a single sign-on authentication service, to their members. The seamless integration of Central 1’s product means financial institution customers can access additional online services using their existing digital banking credentials, providing […]

nbsp;

Security

Nok Nok Labs Announces Successful Deployment of Biometric Authentication for Internet Banking Customers at MUFG Bank, Ltd with Hitachi Ltd:

February 26 2019

• in
• Authentication

“Nok Nok Labs (Nok Nok), the trusted leader in next-generation authentication today announced that its partner Hitachi, Ltd., successfully deployed the Nok Nok™ S3 Authentication Suite (NNL S3 Suite) at MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG Bank), Japan’s largest bank. MUFG Bank customers who are utilizing the internet banking service, now have a frictionless user experience that enables them to execute banking transactions faster and with […]

nbsp;

Security

Klarna Launches Global Customer Authentication Platform

April 4 2019

• in
• Authentication

“Transactis is a new NACHA Preferred Partner for API Enablement of Electronic Bill Payments. NACHA Preferred Partners are a select group of innovators that contribute to NACHA’s strategic efforts in support of the payments ecosystem by removing friction, increasing ease, improving cash flow accessibility and efficiency, as well as supporting sound risk management and security […]

nbsp;

Security

Socure Raises $30M in Additional Financing to Expand Its Identity Verification Service

February 28 2019

• in
• Authentication

“The company will use the new funding to accelerate its market expansion through new investments in sales, marketing, research & development and customer support initiatives. Socure’s vision is to identify the human race and eliminate 3rd party identity fraud. Socure’s mission is to become the single trusted source of identity verification.”

nbsp;

Security

Fintech and Blockchain Pioneers Team Up to Bring DLT Security to Voice Banking

March 14 2019

• in
• Authentication
• Biometrics

“When ConnectFSS began implementing the FIVE Voice Banking Platform for clients, president Grant Parry saw an opportunity to combine FIVE with work being done on CULedger’s MyCUID digital credential solution. Now, the consortium is working on a new way for members to authenticate during their voice banking transactions, utilizing the security benefits offered by MyCUID’s […]