Near-field communication (NFC) is a method of wireless data transfer that enables technology that is in close proximity of each other to communicate. This ‘communication’ does not require an internet connection and allows for the rapid transfer of information between devices with a single touch. NFC is often described as the ‘ultimate in connectivity’ and
Category: Fraud Prevention
What is the World’s Strongest Passport?
When we ask the question ‘what is the world’s strongest passport’ we are not referring to which one would win an iron man contest. Rather, we are asking about how trustworthy it is, how many diplomatic ties it represents, what its design is like and how secure it is. At their most basic level, passports
Famous Fraudsters – McLovin
If you’ve ever sat down to watch a Hollywood movie, and it’s dealt with the travails of US teenagers or tales of global espionage, you might have seen a character produce a fake ID. These are either used for comedic effect or in a moment of tension where a character needs access to a vital room/floor/building,
Can a password ever be perfect?
With so much of life conducted online, having excellent passwords is absolutely essential. Nearly every time you sign up for a website, you’re asked to create a password. And more often than not, you’re giving that website some amount of personal information. Maybe just your name and email address, but that alone can be a
Veriff’s Tips on How to Survive COVID-19 Scams
Veriff’s information security team aims to highlight these tactics and offer cyber hygiene practices on how to avoid becoming the next victim of COVID-19-related scams. Here’s what you need to watch for. Find the Phish Phishing scams are dangerous because, especially times like this, you are made to believe that the message is sent from
Veriff Acquires BrowserID to Fight Fraud
At Veriff our goal isn’t only to solve the problems of present, chasing the heels of identity fraudsters. We’re trying to stop evil-doers in their tracks and make online identity theft a thing of the past. That’s why we have decided to take a leap into the future of fraud prevention with BrowserID, the best tool on the market