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December 12, 2023

What is device intelligence?: How device intelligence works, common fraud prevention challenges, and how to solve fraud with device intelligence

Learn more about what device intelligence is, how it works, and how it can solve even the most complex fraud detection and fraud prevention challenges.

How Paywalls Work, How Paywall Evasion Happens, and How to Implement Paywall Protection
December 12, 2023

How to Implement a Paywall

In this tutorial, we’ll dive into paywall protection for content sites and the challenges publishers face trying to protect paid content. Learn how to confidently manage anonymous visitors and their access, even when they browse in private mode.

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December 8, 2023

What is social engineering? The guide to preventing social engineering attacks

Learn what social engineering is, how it works, technical solutions to detecting social engineering attempts, and ways to prevent social engineering altogether with device intelligence and fraud prevention solutions.

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December 8, 2023

How Headout used Fingerprint to reduce their total chargeback amounts by 90%

Using Fingerprint, Headout analyzed devices, flagged suspicious behavior, and identified patterns linked to fraudulent payments. They could now identify devices linked to multiple emails and flag related payments. Headout also built rules to proactively block or check suspicious devices.

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December 7, 2023

What is Card Cracking? How to Prevent It

Credit card cracking is a fraudulent act where cybercriminals decipher a card's security code, enabling unauthorized transactions. Learn how to prevent it.

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December 7, 2023

The Comprehensive Guide to Brave Browser Privacy & Security Features and Settings

In this guide, you'll learn about Brave's privacy and security features. We'll cover topics such as Navigation-Based Tracking, DeAMPing, Brave VPN and Firewall, Phishing and Malware Protection, and Browser Fingerprinting.

Navigating the Risks of User-Initiated App Cloning
December 5, 2023

Navigating the Risks of User-Initiated App Cloning

Explore the issue of user-initiated app cloning and its implications for business security and integrity. This article offers effective strategies for detecting and mitigating the risks of cloned apps.

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November 30, 2023

5 Common Security Mistakes You’re Making with Your Login Page and How to Fix Them

Learn five common mistakes in login page security and discover effective solutions for each. This in-depth guide discusses the importance of anti-fraud technology, multi-factor authentication, controlled login attempts, secure password storage via hashing, and the avoidance of weak hashing algorithms. Find out how to mitigate bot threats and automate authentication requests for better fraud prevention.

New Account Fraud: What It Is and 3 Ways to Stop It
November 30, 2023

New Account Fraud: What It Is and 3 Ways to Stop It

New account fraud or account creation fraud is an fradulent act where fraudsters use stolen or fake identities to open new accounts and exploit targets.

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November 28, 2023

Navigating the fintech fraud maze: 3 ways fintechs can stop fraud without adding friction

This guide focuses on enhancing fraud detection, building user trust, and strengthening informed decision-making for a safer fintech ecosystem and superior customer experience.

Enhancing Visitor Detection with Fingerprint’s Akamai Proxy Integration
November 21, 2023

Guide: Enhancing Visitor Detection with Fingerprint's Akamai Proxy Integration

Discover how Fingerprint’s Akamai Proxy Integration offers a robust method for precise device recognition. This guide walks through the steps of setting up the Fingerprint Akamai proxy integration, making it easier to tackle the challenges of visitor identification and maximizing accuracy.

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November 17, 2023

Neobanks: what they are, popular examples, neobank advantages, and common fraud risks with digital-only banks

Explore what neobanks are, their functionality, and how they stand apart from traditional banks. Discover some of the well-known neobanks worldwide, the benefits they offer, and the prevalent fraud risks they face. Additionally, understand how Fingerprint can address these challenges.