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The Rise And Rise Of Identity Verification Solutions.

  The Internet is an anonymous space where people can hide their identities and come up with extraordinary names. With the increasing online services, identifying identities digitally is becoming crucial than ever before.  Security has become the topic of utmost interest for all businesses due to the increasing number of recent high-profile data breaches that have affected millions of consumers and organizations. Identifying individuals online is an essential component of KYC and Anti-Money Laundering regulations as well. Organizations can benefit from remaining compliant by having proper identity verification checks in place. It also increases customer confidence in the business that they are taking proper measures to protect their private data.

As identity thieves are becoming more equipped, organizations are arming themselves with technologies to protect themselves against viruses, malware, and other frauds.

As financial frauds are increasing the demand for identity verification technology is also increasing. 50% of stolen identities were reported to be used in various business crimes in recent years.  As many businesses have drowned and faced major losses due to falling in such frauds so having a proper ID check is a must-have. The digitizing of the world has bought so many scams to light and urged businesses to take rigorous measures for cybersecurity. Digital communications are preferred as no one has time for face-to-face interactions so is the case with identity checks. Manual identity verification requires a lot of time and is now a thing of the past.

The presence of users on the internet has significantly raised the number of digital frauds, causing millions of losses for individuals and businesses every year. Regulatory authorities have made it mandatory for every business to have sound identity authentication checks integrated into their system to put a halt to money laundering, identity theft, financing of terrorists, etc. KYC (know your customer) regulations are there to know who exactly you are dealing with, by verifying their original documents, address, and biometrics.  AML (anti-money laundering) regulations around the world have placed stringent compliance regulations on the investment companies as well as other financial institutions.

Some of the latest trends in this technology are taking it to new levels. Here are the top trends in this technology that are changing the ID verification sphere:

  • Biometric Technology

Biometric verification is not just a buzzword in identity verification but this technology is a milestone achieved in mitigating risks of forgery and scams. By identifying a person through his/her unique facial features or fingerprints, fraudsters can be authenticated before giving access to the system. It is becoming increasingly powerful with every new iteration. Biometric technology depending on applications, allows a user to authenticate himself using geolocation, fingerprints, iris scan, face recognition, and other biometrics that are unique to a person.

This technology is becoming more prevalent. Face verification technology provides seamless authentication just like taking a ‘selfie’. No contact or additional hardware is required in this. That is why it is being widely adopted. This technology is probed and became mainstream in identity verification solutions to ensure greater accuracy without using additional technology.

  • Two Factor Authentication

Securing your systems with passwords only is known for years but we know these can be cracked easily in this digitized world. It is even difficult to memorize and change passwords frequently. It has become a fantasy that only strong passwords can now protect us, as hackers regularly breaking into the systems and releasing passwords. As our accounts are interconnected by Emails, it becomes easy for hackers to crack the password of one and gain access to all. So the solution for it is two-factor authentication, which lets a user know when someone is trying to gain access to any of their accounts. Like Gmail account is asking you every time you are signing in from different browsers if it was you. The basic idea is just a secure second option that authenticates without making it inconvenient for the user. It’s easy adding your mobile number and add a secret code sent to you every time you are logging in. It is instant and adds an extra layer of security making it difficult for scammers to get access.

  • Automation 

Identity verification solutions perform the process in real-time without using any effort. Adding automation to the procedure enhances user experience as now they will not have to wait for days just to get verified. It becomes frustrating for clients at times and ultimately they end up leaving the platform. It is also beneficial for businesses as it saves their time and labor resulting in lower costs.

  • Consumer Concern Drives For Change

Identity theft, credit card frauds, account takeover, and many other scams are the biggest concerns of businesses such as banks as well as consumers falling victim to it. According to FICO, ID theft costs businesses around 16.8 billion dollars each year, so it is the top concern of financial institutes as well. More effective identity verification solutions are being used to meet the security-conscious market demands against fraudsters. If the security threats are on the rise, new advancements in ID verification technologies are on the heels. These trends will equate to a more secure online sphere, which will result in benefits for both businesses and consumers.

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