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SEKUR Me integrates fingerprint recognition into mobile online payment app
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Editorial Office: Elsevier Ltd The Boulevard Langford Lane Kidlington Oxford OX5 1GB, UK Tel: +44 1865 843239 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biometrics-today.com Publishing Director: Deborah Logan Editor: Tracey Caldwell Email: [email protected] Production Support Manager: Lin Lucas Email: [email protected] Subscription Information An annual subscription to Biometric Technology Today includes 10 issues and online access for up to 5 users. Prices: 1274 for all European countries & Iran US$1378 for all countries except Europe and Japan ¥169 400 for Japan (Prices valid until 31 December 2015) Subscriptions run for 12 months, from the date payment is received. More information: http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=09694765 This newsletter and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Global Rights Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; phone: +44 1865 843830, fax: +44 1865 853333, email: [email protected]. You may also contact Global Rights directly through Elsevier’s home page (www.elsevier.com), selecting first ‘Support & contact’, then ‘Copyright & permission’. In the USA, users may clear permissions and make payments through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; phone: +1 978 750 8400, fax: +1 978 750 4744, and in the UK through the Copyright Licensing Agency Rapid Clearance Service (CLARCS), 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP, UK; phone: +44 (0)20 7631 5555; fax: +44 (0)20 7631 5500. Other countries may have a local reprographic rights agency for payments. Derivative Works Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles including abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission of the Publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the institution. Permission of the Publisher is required for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Electronic Storage or Usage Permission of the Publisher is required to store or use electronically any material contained in this journal, including any article or part of an article. Except as outlined above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the Publisher. Address permissions requests to: Elsevier Science Global Rights Department, at the mail, fax and email addresses noted above. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/ or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer.
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Biometric Technology Today
...Continued from front page the security of Microsoft’s products, services, and internal networks, says, “We talked recently about new password alternative and credential technology in our Windows 10: Security and Identity Protection for the Modern World blog. I’m happy to announce Microsoft has contributed design inputs to the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance, to be incorporated within FIDO 2.0 Technical Specifications. Transitioning away from passwords and to a stronger form of identity is one of the great challenges that we face in online computing, and we believe FIDO authentication . . . is the pathway to success.” Microsoft’s current Windows 10 Technical Preview enables a number of enterprise scenarios and it showcases integration with Windows 10 sign-in, Azure Active Directory, and access to major SaaS services like Office 365 Exchange Online, Salesforce, Citrix, Box, Concur. Charney notes, “With Windows 10, for the very first time Windows devices and Microsoft-owned and partner SaaS services supported by Azure Active Directory authentication can be accessed end-to-end using an enterprise-grade two-factor authentication solution – all without a password. Windows 10 will also include Active Directory integration for on-premise scenarios and Microsoft Account integration for our consumer Microsoft services such as Outlook.com, OneDrive, and more.”
AGNITiO and Nok Nok Labs unveil FIDO-ready products with UAF
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oice biometrics firm AGNITiO, and fellow FIDO Alliance founding member Nok Nok Labs (NNL) have unveiled FIDO-ready products with the Universal Authentication Framework (UAF) protocol, where a user is able to use a form of biometric authentication on their local device, like voice, fingerprint or facial recognition to securely log in and perform a transaction. FIDO UAF also allows for multi-factor authentication, where multiple authentication methods, such as a voiceprint and finger swipe, are used together to increase security. AGNITiO Voice iD and the NNL™ S3 Authentication Suite are ready to be integrated into mobile applications to perform voiceprintbased strong authentication.
payments
SEKUR Me integrates Apple Touch ID and Samsung fingerprint recognition.
SEKUR Me integrates fingerprint recognition into mobile online payment app
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EKUR Me has integrated Apple Touch ID and Samsung fingerprint recognition features into its SEKUR.me mobile online payment app. Instead of filling out checkout forms for purchasing items on e-commerce and m-commerce sites, shoppers can purchase items securely with their fingerprint. According to Harris Interactive consumer research, 66% of web transactions are abandoned, with ‘payment friction’ responsible for a 12% abandonment rate. The SEKUR.me app reduces the number of keystrokes to a single click. Users select a product or scan a QR code and use their fingerprint to make the payment in as little as five seconds. Sekur me can also be integrated into other IOS and Android apps for frictionless secure login.
NXT-ID files patent for voice recognitionbased payments
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iometric authentication company NXT-ID has filed a provisional patent for a voice recognition-based payment method. Payment accounts may be selected via voice recognition and the payment account may only be accessed if both the speech (the word associated with the payment account) and the speaker are recognised. Once recognised, payment is directed to an appropriate interface, such as Magnetic Stripe
March 2015
Editorial Office: Elsevier Ltd The Boulevard Langford Lane Kidlington Oxford OX5 1GB, UK Tel: +44 1865 843239 Email: [email protected] Website: www.biometrics-today.com Publishing Director: Deborah Logan Editor: Tracey Caldwell Email: [email protected] Production Support Manager: Lin Lucas Email: [email protected] Subscription Information An annual subscription to Biometric Technology Today includes 10 issues and online access for up to 5 users. Prices: 1274 for all European countries & Iran US$1378 for all countries except Europe and Japan ¥169 400 for Japan (Prices valid until 31 December 2015) Subscriptions run for 12 months, from the date payment is received. More information: http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=09694765 This newsletter and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use: Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Global Rights Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; phone: +44 1865 843830, fax: +44 1865 853333, email: [email protected]. You may also contact Global Rights directly through Elsevier’s home page (www.elsevier.com), selecting first ‘Support & contact’, then ‘Copyright & permission’. In the USA, users may clear permissions and make payments through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; phone: +1 978 750 8400, fax: +1 978 750 4744, and in the UK through the Copyright Licensing Agency Rapid Clearance Service (CLARCS), 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP, UK; phone: +44 (0)20 7631 5555; fax: +44 (0)20 7631 5500. Other countries may have a local reprographic rights agency for payments. Derivative Works Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles including abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission of the Publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the institution. Permission of the Publisher is required for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Electronic Storage or Usage Permission of the Publisher is required to store or use electronically any material contained in this journal, including any article or part of an article. Except as outlined above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the Publisher. Address permissions requests to: Elsevier Science Global Rights Department, at the mail, fax and email addresses noted above. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/ or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer.
12985 Digitally Produced by
Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd
2
Biometric Technology Today
...Continued from front page the security of Microsoft’s products, services, and internal networks, says, “We talked recently about new password alternative and credential technology in our Windows 10: Security and Identity Protection for the Modern World blog. I’m happy to announce Microsoft has contributed design inputs to the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance, to be incorporated within FIDO 2.0 Technical Specifications. Transitioning away from passwords and to a stronger form of identity is one of the great challenges that we face in online computing, and we believe FIDO authentication . . . is the pathway to success.” Microsoft’s current Windows 10 Technical Preview enables a number of enterprise scenarios and it showcases integration with Windows 10 sign-in, Azure Active Directory, and access to major SaaS services like Office 365 Exchange Online, Salesforce, Citrix, Box, Concur. Charney notes, “With Windows 10, for the very first time Windows devices and Microsoft-owned and partner SaaS services supported by Azure Active Directory authentication can be accessed end-to-end using an enterprise-grade two-factor authentication solution – all without a password. Windows 10 will also include Active Directory integration for on-premise scenarios and Microsoft Account integration for our consumer Microsoft services such as Outlook.com, OneDrive, and more.”
AGNITiO and Nok Nok Labs unveil FIDO-ready products with UAF
V
oice biometrics firm AGNITiO, and fellow FIDO Alliance founding member Nok Nok Labs (NNL) have unveiled FIDO-ready products with the Universal Authentication Framework (UAF) protocol, where a user is able to use a form of biometric authentication on their local device, like voice, fingerprint or facial recognition to securely log in and perform a transaction. FIDO UAF also allows for multi-factor authentication, where multiple authentication methods, such as a voiceprint and finger swipe, are used together to increase security. AGNITiO Voice iD and the NNL™ S3 Authentication Suite are ready to be integrated into mobile applications to perform voiceprintbased strong authentication.
payments
SEKUR Me integrates Apple Touch ID and Samsung fingerprint recognition.
SEKUR Me integrates fingerprint recognition into mobile online payment app
S
EKUR Me has integrated Apple Touch ID and Samsung fingerprint recognition features into its SEKUR.me mobile online payment app. Instead of filling out checkout forms for purchasing items on e-commerce and m-commerce sites, shoppers can purchase items securely with their fingerprint. According to Harris Interactive consumer research, 66% of web transactions are abandoned, with ‘payment friction’ responsible for a 12% abandonment rate. The SEKUR.me app reduces the number of keystrokes to a single click. Users select a product or scan a QR code and use their fingerprint to make the payment in as little as five seconds. Sekur me can also be integrated into other IOS and Android apps for frictionless secure login.
NXT-ID files patent for voice recognitionbased payments
B
iometric authentication company NXT-ID has filed a provisional patent for a voice recognition-based payment method. Payment accounts may be selected via voice recognition and the payment account may only be accessed if both the speech (the word associated with the payment account) and the speaker are recognised. Once recognised, payment is directed to an appropriate interface, such as Magnetic Stripe
March 2015