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Field notes from the team running eKYC for tier-1 ASEAN banks. New analysis each week on regulation, fraud patterns and ROI.

Insights 11 Oct 2023 7 min read

6 Types of Cyberattacks On Devices

In an increasingly interconnected world, our reliance on electronic devices has grown exponentially. From smartphones to laptops, electronic devices have undoubtedly become an integral part of our daily lives. However, this digital dependence has also made us more vulnerable to various forms of mal

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Insights 4 Oct 2023 5 min read

Verification vs Scan: Are Your Bank Accounts and Users in Danger?

Southeast Asia is a rapidly growing market for financial institutions, and is increasingly relying on mobile phones to onboard customers digitally. In 2021, there are still 174 million adults who lack bank accounts and credit cards, making up 27.10% of the total regional population. This is a tremen

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Insights 20 Sep 2023 5 min read

Why Is Document Authentication Important In The Digital Age?

The way we handle and verify documents has undergone a significant transformation in recent times. The digital age has ushered in unprecedented convenience and efficiency, enabling us to produce and transfer documents in mere seconds to anyone across the globe at the click of a button. However, w

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Insights 15 Sep 2023 4 min read

How Can Device Fingerprinting Improve Customer Journey?

In today's digital age, businesses are increasingly relying on technology to understand and enhance the customer journey. One powerful tool that has gained prominence is device fingerprinting. This innovative technique allows companies to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences and needs

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Insights 11 Sep 2023 6 min read

Pros & Cons of Device Fingerprinting

The onset of the digital age has meant that our every move is now being recorded and analysed. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed to track and identify users across the vast expanse of the internet. One such method that has garnered both praise and controversy is device fingerprinting

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Insights 6 Sep 2023 7 min read

Digital Footprint Analysis - Beyond Physical ID Verification

What is Digital Footprint? ID Assurance is not just about verifying a person's physical identity, but also their digital identity as well. In this day and age, email addresses and phone numbers form digital extensions of most internet users (also known as a digital footprint) — used to create any on

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Insights 5 Sep 2023 5 min read

How Can Device Fingerprinting Combat Fraud?

In today's digital age, online transactions and interactions have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the risk of fraud has intensified as cybercriminals evolve their tactics to exploit the increasing usage of online transactions. The increase in online transactions has made cybersp

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Insights 28 Aug 2023 5 min read

What Is Device Fingerprinting And How Does It Work?

In today’s increasingly digitalised world, every device is bound to leave behind a unique mark – a digital fingerprint that sets it apart from other devices. Imagine a virtual world where your device's every configuration, quirk, and quiver of activity serve to create a unique signature. It is esse

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Insights 25 Aug 2023 6 min read

How Identity Fraud Affects Businesses (and Solutions)

Identity fraud cases are costing businesses money, reputation, and customers -- with no company being immune to these risks. Such examples include onboarding fraudsters and fake bots onto your online platforms or dealing with scammers committing unwanted transactions. Traditional methods are no lo

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Insights 18 Aug 2023 6 min read

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Document Authentication

In a world where criminals are adopting new and more sophisticated techniques to commit forgery and fraud, it is imperative that document authentication systems use the same technological innovations as a countermeasure. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in the digital world, w

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Insights 11 Aug 2023 4 min read

Can Liveness Detection Prevent Facial Recognition Spoofing?

Digital services today require users to scan their faces with their mobile phones to ensure authenticity during the onboarding process. Despite this measure, fraudsters can bypass facial recognition systems through identity theft. This is also known as spoofing attacks. 💡 Researchers from

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Insights 7 Aug 2023 5 min read

3 Methods to Read MyKad

MyKad, sometimes misspelled as “my card”, is a Malaysian identity card issued to citizens aged 12 and above. Malaysian permanent resident, Malaysian Armed Forces personnel, and Malaysian Police personnel are also issued variations of myKad with similar features, known respectively as MyPR, MyTente

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