As we delve deeper into the world of e-Commerce fraud, we are beginning to understand that for most fraudsters, obtaining data is just half the battle. They must be careful not to become too greedy and get carried away, as such mistakes can deprive them of success. As cybersecurity evolves, so do criminals. They are
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
SMS is one of the most readily accessible forms of digital communication, and it’s not surprising that people often want to use it for purposes beyond its original intent. One of the exciting ways to short message is via SMS on Facebook. This service covers various functions, like sending notifications through SMS or allowing message
Business-to-client SMS messaging has increased in popularity over the last few years, to the point where it can benefit almost every business. But how easy is it to launch into texting to reach out to your clients, and which regulations should you adhere to? Today, we provide the complete SMS compliance guide, exploring the following:
Contrary to most changes in the technological age, text messages have become increasingly popular globally. While OTT (over-the-top) apps have become increasingly popular, SMS is still a satisfactory option for many, especially businesses. Scheduling is one feature that has added to the usefulness of SMS communication, allowing companies to send large quantities of messages to
Who are you? It’s a timeless question, and one that serves as the core question in today’s omnipresent digital world. During the onboarding process, the question should be followed with a critical request: Prove it. As a platform owner, you need to know and verify that the new users you’re onboarding are who they say
Account takeover (ATO) plagues digital businesses and cause significant financial and reputational losses. This persistent and often sophisticated tactic affects individuals and industries across demographics and industries. According to Consumer Affairs, 72% of financial institutions reporting that account takeovers are their primary security concern. As more of our daily lives move online, ATO attempts are
Verification and authentication have taken center stage of late in businesses’ efforts to validate digital identities of customers. The terms are often confused, but there is a difference. So, what are the main differences between verification and authentication, and what are the current trends surrounding them? We explain this and more in this article, providing
As pretty much everyone today carries a smartphone at all times, they also carry a potential target on their back. SIM farm scams are taking aim at mobile phone users, and the problem isn’t going away anytime soon. Here’s how the SIM farm scam works. Fraudsters buy thousands of SIM cards, activate them and then
Online marketplace fraud affects more than the consumer – it impacts businesses as well, and this impact is growing in magnitude. The cost of eCommerce fraud per dollar increased from $2.40 to $3.36 in four years, from 2016-2020. These digital platforms enable a one-to-one connection between sellers or service providers and consumers. And while the
As the mobile industry continues to grow, with an estimated 4.68 billion mobile phone users worldwide by 2019 (Statista), being able to securely verify mobile users has become one of the most important steps to blocking all types of fraud. In fact, according to a new RSA Security report, “the fraudulent activity carried out via