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
Specific operators generally use short code numbers–and in some countries, multiple operators can even use the same codes. They have several use cases beneficial to small or large businesses. Today, we provide a clearer understanding of how short codes potentially suit your needs. Detailed review of short codes Before we get into how to use
Receiving a spam SMS can have several meanings, from a simple annoyance to a dangerous attempt at stealing personal information. These texts have become so widespread that it’s difficult to find people using mobile phones who haven’t received at least one. Knowing how to identify spam texts is crucial for your safety in the current
According to the UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), 1 in 3 young people have had unwanted propositions from “text pest” workers at companies who had access to their personal details. Approximately 30% of individuals aged 18-34 and a quarter of those aged 35–44 have fallen victim to such behavior, according to research
Transactional emails are a critical business tool used to notify users of important information. Telesign has announced a new transactional email integration via our Omnichannel Messaging API. What are transactional emails? Transactional emails are messages sent to users in response to some type of action the user has triggered on their end. These emails are
Many online businesses encounter difficulties establishing scalable user verification workflows, implementing effective fraud prevention processes, and optimizing customer communication channels. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to these problems, but businesses can gain insight into how to best protect their platform and engage their users by running phone number lookups. Telesign’s Phone ID product was specifically
If your company uses SMS Verify to send SMS one-time passcodes (OTPs) to new and existing customers, you can add a layer of protection to your business by enabling the Verify Plus add-on feature. With Verify Plus, businesses can conduct risk-based assessments to detect fraudulent threats before sending OTPs through SMS Verify. These risk-based assessments
User verification is essential for all companies who conduct online business. By validating the identity of users, organizations can reduce the chances of fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and data breaches. One of the most common ways businesses verify their users is by sending SMS one-time passcodes (OTPs) as part of their two-factor authentication (2FA) and