Two-factor authentication (2FA) remains an essential tool for account protection, but malicious actors have now moved beyond traditional phishing tactics. As SIM farm attacks proliferate, it’s imperative for companies to extend their security measures beyond conventional 2FA tools to adequately defend themselves and their platforms. SIM farm scams occur when fraudsters buy a vast
Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) numbers, which are virtual telephone numbers that enable users to make and receive voice calls over the internet, have recently gained popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and scalability. Anonymous VOIP numbers can be dangerous for businesses who communicate with their customers via SMS messages because they can be used
Fake accounts are a major nuisance to businesses. Whether they are used for spam and phishing or malware and theft, they can compromise the trust between a business and its customers. Most users who interact with your business have a mobile phone number. If you’re trying to reduce fraud for your company and verify new
Security is more than just a checkbox for us at Telesign—it’s a core principle. As pioneers in the field of digital identity authentication and fraud protection, we prioritize using the most secure and efficient practices to authenticate new accounts. See how we “dogfood” our own technologies to uphold the highest standards of security, protecting our
In today’s landscape of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of user identities has become a critical concern for businesses worldwide. Whether it’s safeguarding financial transactions, verifying unknown users, or preventing fraudulent activity, robust authentication workflows are essential. But the traditional reliance on SMS for multifactor authentication (MFA) is increasingly becoming a vulnerability rather
In an era marked by the proliferation of digital fraud, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and equipped with the right tools to safeguard against malicious actors. The creation of fraudulent online accounts occurs at an alarming rate, leading to spam, phishing, promotion abuse, and other costly attacks. In this API series blog, we’ll discuss some
Building and maintaining customer authentication workflows can be a large resource burden for development teams in mobile application companies. With the proliferation of mobile applications and the ever-increasing expectations for seamless customer experiences, the pressure on development teams to deliver robust authentication solutions is greater than ever. Because bad actors are constantly evolving their attack
As an industry leader in end-user verification, Telesign helps web and mobile applications verify their users every day through easy-to-integrate APIs and SDKs. While our best-in-class verification services can be used independently to build secure authentication experiences, it is even more valuable to pair our verification solutions with our Intelligence API, which provides companies with
Building a successful online or mobile application company may bring an unfortunate side effect: the more popular a company becomes, the more it becomes a target. And while fraud has always posed a challenge in business, it’s the methods that constantly evolve. One of the most significant current threats to companies operating online comes in
In today’s landscape of ever-evolving cyber threats, safeguarding access to information systems and accounts isn’t optional. For developers, striking the right balance between robust security measures and user-friendly experiences can be challenging. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) undeniably enhances security, but users perceive it as a hurdle, potentially disrupting their user flow. However, cumbersome MFA experiences are
The Telesign Self-service experience enables developers and technical product managers to quickly integrate Telesign APIs into their applications with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing. Our team is always working on improvements to ensure that creating an account, finding the information you need, testing and deploying our products is as easy as possible. Here are some highlights of
By Kayln Kwan As all CTOs of growing startups or small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) know, the responsibility of ensuring a secure customer onboarding process rests on your shoulders. Striking the right balance between convenience and security is crucial to scale and protect your organization from fake users. Securing your onboarding with Verify Plus